Gombe, Nigeria
| Gombe | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Gombe
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| Coordinates: 10°17′N 11°10′E / 10.283°N 11.167°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria
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| State | Gombe State |
| Government | |
| • Emir | Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 52 km2 (20 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 Census) | |
| • Total | 280,000 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 760 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.GO.GO |
| Climate | Aw |
Gombe is the capital city of Gombe State, north-eastern Nigeria, with an estimated population of 261,536. The city is the headquarters of the Gombe Emirate, a traditional state that covers most of Gombe State. Recent developments include an electrical generation operation forming the basis for the Dadin Kowa water project and the opening of the new Gombe Lawanti International Airport serving Gombe State.
Gombe State is mainly populated by Fulani People constituting more than half of the state population (more than 50%) Other minor ethnic groups include the Hausa, Bolewa, Tera, Tangale, Waja and Kanuri.
The LGA has an area of 52 km² and a population of 268,000 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 760.
The current Governor is Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo.
Gombe is served by Gombe Lawanti International Airport, and by a station on the eastern mainline of the national railway network and Gombe Line Terminal in mid-city. On Feb. 1, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Gombe -Kafancha-Kaduna intercity train services had been "rehabilitated", saying "the inauguration of the train services was crucial to the growth and development of the Gombe and other adjoining states." "Minister of Transport, Idris Umar ... flagged off the Gombe-Kafanchan- Port Harcourt and Gombe- Kafanchan-Kaduna intercity train services."
Gombe is home to Gombe State University, Federal University Kashere, College of Education Billiri and State Polytechnic Bajoga . The modern Pantami Stadium has replaced the older Abubakar Umar Memorial Stadium, and is home to the Gombe United F.C.
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