Gummi is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gummi at12°08′30″N 5°07′30″E .

Gummi
LGA and town
Gummi Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 12°03′N 5°10′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Zamfara State
Area
• Total	2,610 km2 (1,010 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	204,539
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	891
ISO 3166 code	NG.ZA.GM

It has an area of 2,610 km² and a population of 204,539 at the 2006 census.

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

Gummi was carved out of the former larger Sokoto state, which included the present Zamfara and Kebbi states. Gummi has a long history of relative peace and security.

The great majority of the people of the area are Hausa Fulani and Muslims and are predominantly farmers; the principal crop is calabash.

Gallery

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  Polio vaccination campaign in Gummi Local Government Area
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  Discussing the importance of vaccination

References

In Gummi local government there is also a tribe called Zamfarawa whose are the origin and founding fathers of Gummi, Anka and Talata Mafara which makes Zamfara as a state. Also Gummi local government divided into two state house of assembly constituencies, Gummi east and Gummi west, because of its population.