# Yamaltu/Deba

Yamaltu/Deba is a Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Deba (or Deba Habe), at the southeastern part of the state capital, Gombe.
It is inhabited by mainly Tera and Fulani people.
The postal code of the area is 761.

## History

Deba's history began in 1375 AD with the appointment of the first Kuji Sovereign Chief. Pre-Mishelku, Mishelku, Fulani Jihad, Colonial, and Post-Independence periods make up Deba's history. The Local Government was already in place before Gombe State was established, but it later became a Local Government inside Gombe State.
The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Deba and the LGA is bordered by parts of Borno and Yobe states.
Yamaltu /Deba. has Population of 255,248. according to 2006 census.

## Geography

Yamaltu/Deba LGA has a total area of 1,981 square kilometers with an average temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. The LGA is home to a portion of the well-known Lake Dadin Kowa, as well as the Kilang Hills and Bima Rock.

## Economy

The Yamaltu/Deba LGA is home to a number of markets, including the Kwodom market, where a wide range of goods are bought and sold. Residents of Yamaltu/Deba LGA also make farming a significant part of their lives by growing crops like rice, brown beans, millet, onions, and sorghum there. In the Yamaltu/Deba LGA, additional businesses include fishing, leatherworking, farming, and crafting.

## Wards

List of wards in Yamaltu/Deba.
* Deba
* Difa / Lubo / Kinafa
* Gwani / Shinga / Wade
* Hinna
* Jagali North
* Jagali South
* Kanawa / Wajari
* Kuri /lano / Lambam
* Kwadon / Liji / Kurba
* Nono / Kunwal / W. Birdeka

## Healthcare

Healthcare in Yamaltu include
* Dasa Health Clinic
* Jagali Health Clinic
* Jauro Gotel Health Clinic
* Jauro Musa Kadi Health Post
* Maikaho Primary Health Centre
* Tsandon Dan Dela Health Post

## Localities

Area, Towns and Villages in Yelmatu/Deba.

### Deba

* Baltongo
* Baure
* Boltongoyel
* Dangar
* Dumbu
* Jannawo
* Kakkau
* Kanawa
Kunnuwal
* Kuri
* Lambam
* Lano
* Nasarawo
* Nono
* Nono M. Isa
* Poli
* Saruje
* W. Birdeka
* Wajari Jodoma
* Wudil
* Yelwa Kuri
* Zagaina
* Zamfarawa

### Jara Area

Dahirma
DasaNahuta
Garin Nabawa
Jagali
Jarawa
Jauro Gotel
Jigawa
Kadi
Kurjale
Maikaho
Pata
Tashar Kuka
Tsandom Dele
Tudun Wada

### Yelmatul Area

* Beguwa
* Datum
* Difa
* Gadawo
* Garin Kudi
* Gwani
* Hinna
* Kalo
* Kulau
* Kunji Kwadon
* Kurba
* Kwadon
* Kwali
* Laleko
* Liji
* Lubo
* Ruwa Biri
* Ruwan Biri
* Sabon Gari bk
* Shinga
* Shuwari
* Tsando
* Wade
* Zambuk
* Dadin kowa

## Notable people

* Muhammed Danjuma Goje
* Ahmad Usman Muhammad

## Religion

Residents of yamaltu deba are mostly Muslims with Christians minority.

## Schools in Deba include

Asas Primary school of JIBWIS.
Model Primary School, Deba.
Government Day Junior Secondary School Deba Central.
Government Comprehensive Secondary School.
GSTC Deba.
Amtas Community Secondary School.

## Climate

Dadin Kowa, the headquarter of Yamaltu emirate, which is 0 feet 0 meters above sea level, has a tropical wet and dry or savanna climate . The district averages a yearly temperature of 31.55 oC 88.79 oF, which is 2.09% higher than the national average for Nigeria. 69.05 millimeters 2.72 inches of precipitation and 99.44 rainy days 27.24 percent of the time are typical yearly totals for Dadin Kowa.
Country Nigeria
State Gombe
LGA Yamaltu/Deba
Location: 11.1786358
Longitude: 11.1107517
Latitude: 11.1106358
Attitude/Elevation: 0 feet