Girei | |
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LGA and town | |
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  Girei | |
| Coordinates: 9°22′N 12°33′E / 9.367°N 12.550°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Adamawa State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 400 sq mi (1,040 km2) |
| Population (2022)[1] | |
| • Total | 200,200 |
| • Density | 500/sq mi (190/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Girei is a town and local government area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. It lies on the Benue River.[2] The dominant tribe in the area are the Fulɓe or Fulani; however, a substantial number of Bwatiye also dwell in villages such as Greng, Notable, and Labondo within the Girei local government area.[3][4] The primary occupation of the people in the area is farming and cattle rearing.[5] Girei is also a home to Radio Gotel.[4]
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- ^ "Rapid Overview of Areas of Return (ROAR): Girei LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria, June 2022 - Nigeria | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Adamawa | Fulfulde, Ganye, Yola | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ a b places (1970-01-01). "Towns & Villages in Gerei « Adamawa State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
- ^ "Girei Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-07-12.