Dan Musa is a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Dan Musa.

It has an area of 792km2 and a population of 113,691 at the 2006 census.[citation needed]

The postal code of the area is 821.

Climate

With an average yearly temperature of 30.48°C (86.86°F), 1,293mm (50.92in) of precipitation, and 53.9 rainy days, Dan Musa has a subtropical steppe climate.

Average Temperature

With an average daily high temperature of 36°C (97°F), the hot season spans 2.2 months, from March 14 to May 21. April is the hottest month of the year in Dan Musa, with typical high temperatures of 38°C (100°F) and low temperatures of 24°C (75°F). With an average daily maximum temperature below 31°C (87°F), the cool season spans 1.6 months, from December 7 to January 28. January is the coldest month of the year in Dan Musa, with an average high temperature of 29°C (85°F) and low temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Population

The population of Dan musa local government area as of 2006 population census made is 113,691.