Gadaka
Gadaka is a town in Yobe State, Nigeria, with a population of about 60,000 people. It is located in the southern part of the state, near the boundary with Gombe and Bauchi states. It used to be the capital of the defunct Gadaka Local Government Area, created by Shehu Shagari's administration. It is the largest town in the Fika Local Government Area. Located at about 12 km off the Potiskum-Gombe main road, Gadaka town is about 55 km from the commercial city of Potiskum and 125 km from Gombe, the Gombe State capital. Geography The county elevation is about 1,483 feet. The hottest months are March and April with temperature ranges of 38–40 °C. In the rainy season, May–September, temperatures fall to 23–28 °C, with rainfall of 700 to 1200mm.[2] The westward monsoonal wind marks the end of the rainy season. Vegetation cover is mostly grass and is green only during the rainy season, which dries at the onset of the harmattan. Climate Economy Gadaka is predominantly an agricultural town. Soils are mostly sandy-loamy and humus, rich in manure and elements that support plant growth. Cultivation intensity stands at 45% cultivated, whereas the remaining 55% is covered by natural vegetation.