Maru is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria.

Its headquarters are in the town of Maru at 12°20′00″N 6°24′00″E / 12.33333°N 6.40000°E / 12.33333; 6.40000  in the far north of the Area.

Ruwandoruwa is also a ward in Maru local government The dry season is mostly cloudy during the year, while the wet season is oppressive and mostly cloudy.

[2] Maru's temperature is rising due to climate change; the graph shows warmer and colder years.

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