Kuje

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It has an area of 1,644 km2 and a population of 97,367 at the ct 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 905.[2]

Attractions

Kuje is a busy market city with a range of roadside stores selling pharmaceuticals, provisions, building materials, ironmongery, tools, phone cards, music CDs. It is also home to several "independent" petrol stations.

Education

Kuje has several state and private schools including Government Secondary School, Kuje Science Primary School, the Capital Science Academy, DFGS Glorious Shining Star Academy and Nigeria-Ghana International College, Kingdom Heritage Model School, Glory and Praise Schools, New Hope Academy, Creative Brains Academy, Astute Monttesorri schools and Aflon Digital Academy. It is also home to a few tertiary institutions like Prime University, Philomath University, Illa College of Health Sciences and Technology among others.

Market

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Kuje Market, Kuje, Nigeria
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Almat Farms in Kuje, Abuja.
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expanse of Vegetation in Kuje
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Farmland in Kuje, the Food Basket of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

In the centre of Kuje is a colourful market held every 4 days with stalls selling fruit, vegetables, very fresh meat, other provisions, household goods, fabric, shoes, clothing, smoked fish and posters displaying European footballers pictured alongside their houses, wives and cars.[3] Farming is another important economic activity. The region grows crops such maize, potatoes, onions, and groundnuts. Making crafts and working with wood are two more significant economic activity that Kuje LGA citizens engage in. In addition, Kuje LGA is home to several government buildings, motels, and banks.[4]

Expansion

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Geography

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Trees, Clouds, and a Beautiful Sky, toned with vibrant colours from a setting Sun, Kuje, F.C.T., Nigeria

Kuje LGA has an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius and a total area of 1,644 square kilometers. The dry and rainy seasons are the two distinct seasons that the LGA encounters. In Kuje LGA, the annual precipitation total is estimated to be 1250 mm, with an average humidity of 41%.[4]

Climate

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Topography of Lanto area in Kuje Area Council,FCT-Abuja

The two main seasons in Kuje are the hot summer (June to October), with average highs below 84°F, and the chilly winter (October to December), with lows below 63°F.[5][6][7]

Average Temperature

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Silhouette of leaves and Hills, accompanied by beautiful clouds and a sweet tone of sunset, viewed from a road leading to 1000 Unit Estate Kuje Local Government Area
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Trees, Clouds, and a Beautiful Sky, toned with vibrant colours from a setting Sun, Kuje, F.C.T., Nigeria
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Bamishi Village, is a rural area situated within the less urban regions around Kuje, F.C.T., Nigeria
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Bamishi Village, is a rural area situated within the less urban regions around Kuje, F.C.T., Nigeria

The average daily maximum temperature during the 2.6-month hot season, which runs from January 27 to April 14, is above 92°F. March is the hottest month in Kuje with an average high temperature of 94°F and low temperature of 73°F. The average daily maximum temperature during the 3.4-month cool season, which runs from June 23 to October 4, is below 84°F. December is the coldest month in Kuje with an average high temperature of 89°F and low temperature of 63°F.[5]

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