Tambuwal is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Its headquarters is in the town of Tambuwal (Tambawal or Tambawel) on the A1 highway at 12°24′00″N 4°40′00″E / 12.40000°N 4.66667°E / 12.40000; 4.66667.

[3] Tambuwal was founded by Muhammad Bukhari, a noted poet who was the son of Usman dan Fodio.

[6] The rising temperatures, heat waves, and extreme weather events that characterise Tambuwal's climate have an impact on social viability and affect different regions differently, emphasising the need for adaptation strategies.

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