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Girei is a town and local government area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. It lies on the Benue River. 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. The primary occupation of the people in the area is farming and cattle rearing. Girei is also a home to Radio Gotel.

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Settlement.official_name
Girei
Settlement.settlement_type
LGA and town
Settlement.image_caption
Map of Adamawa State highlighting Girei
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Girei LGA in Adamawa State.svg
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Nigeria
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
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State
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Adamawa State
Settlement.unit_pref
Imperial
Settlement.area_total_km2
1,040
Settlement.population_as_of
2022
Settlement.population_total
200,200
Settlement.population_density_km2
auto
Settlement.timezone
WAT
Settlement.utc_offset
+1
Settlement.mapframe
yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom
8
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yes

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  • Climate
  • Girei's typical hot temperature
  • Girei's typical cool temperature
  • Girei's Cloud
  • Pollution
  • History
  • Education
  • Economy
  • Notable people
  • Local Government Area
  • References

Girei is a town and local government area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. It lies on the Benue River. 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. The primary occupation of the people in the area is farming and cattle rearing. Girei is also a home to Radio Gotel.

== Climate == In Girei, the dry season is oppressively hot and partially cloudy, and the wet season is oppressively hot and humid. The average annual temperature ranges from 62 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 56 or rising over 108.

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