🚧 Jakara dam

Nigeria · Africa · 12.13°N, 8.67°E

The Jakara dam is an artificial dam in Wasai town of Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano state, Nigeria. Constructed in 1976 on the Jakara River basin, it provides water for irrigation, domestic use, and industrial purposes. It has a total storage capacity of 54.37 million cubic meters and covers an area of approximately 1,659 hectares.

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Country	Nigeria
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	12.13°N, 8.67°E · view on map

Jakara dam is located in Nigeria, in Africa.

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