Bukkuyum
Bukkuyum
Bukkuyawa | |
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LGA and town | |
Interactive map of Bukkuyum | |
Bukkuyum Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 12°00′N 5°37′E / 12.000°N 5.617°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Zamfara State |
| Government | |
| • Emir | Muhammad Usman |
| • Local Government Chairman | Nasiru Muhammad |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,214 km2 (1,241 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 211,633 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 891 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.ZA.BY |
Bukkuyum (or Bukwium) is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Bukkuyum. 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.