Its headquarters is in the town of Talata Mafara, about 15 km from the Bakolori Dam on the Sokoto River.

Talata Mafara LGA has an average temperature of 34 degrees Celsius and a total area of 1,430 square kilometers.

[4] The warm season spans 2.0 months, running from March 13 to May 11, with daily high temperatures consistently exceeding 100°F.

[5] Conversely, the cooler season extends for 2.5 months, commencing on July 4 and concluding on September 18, marked by daily high temperatures consistently below 90°F.

January holds the title of the coldest month in Talata Mafara, with an average low of 62°F and a high of 89°F.