Bukkuyum

Bukkuyum (or Bukwium)) is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bukkuyum at12°08′00″N 5°28′00″E in the north-west of the area.

Bukkuyum
LGA and town
Bukkuyum
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°00′N 5°37′E
Country Nigeria
StateZamfara State
Area
  Total3,214 km2 (1,241 sq mi)
Population
 (2006 census)
  Total211,633
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
891
ISO 3166 codeNG.ZA.BY

It has an area of 3,214 km² and a population of 211,633 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 891.[1]

References

  1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.


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