Dekina is a local government area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dekina, on the A233 highway in the Middle Belt area at 7°41′41″N 7°01′20″E/7.69472°N 7.02222°E/ 7.69472; 7.02222.

The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the southeast of the LGA.

It has an area of 2,461 km2 (950 sq mi) and a population of 260,312 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 272.

Climatic Condition

With a year-round temperature range of 64°F to 93°F and a wet season marked by overcast skies and a dry season marked by humid skies, the climate is hot and oppressive.

Further reading

  • Falola, Toyin (25 September 2009). . Indiana University Press. p. 103 – via Google Books.