Makarfi is a local government area in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Makarfi. The local government council is chaired by Kabir Mayare.
It has an area of 541 km. Its population was 146,259 at the 2006 census.
The major economic activity of the local government area is agriculture.
The postal code of the area is 812.
Makarfi has a total area of 541 square kilometers. It is located in the Sudan Savannah zone.
The climate is oppressive, with a year-round temperature range of 53ðF to 97ðF, infrequently exceeding 102ðF, and being primarily cloudy.
With the mean annual temperature trending positively towards warmer conditions, Makarfi is experiencing a significant transition due to climate change.
The hottest month in Makarfi is April, with an average high temperature of 96ðF and low temperature of 70ðF. The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 7 to September 29, with an average daily high temperature below 85ðF. January is the coldest month in Makarfi, with an average low temperature of 54ðF and high of 84ðF. The hot season lasts for 1.9 months, from March 9 to May 5, with an average daily high temperature above 94ðF. The average humidity in the LGA is 29%.