Goronyo is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Goronyo, on the Sokoto River. It has an area of 1,704 km and a population of 182,296 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 842.

The LGA is the location of the Goronyo Dam, upstream of Goronyo town to the east.

Climate

The climate has two distinct seasons, with temperatures ranging from 62°F to 105°F during the hot, oppressive wet season and blistering, windy dry season.

Temperature

In Goronyo, the months of April and January have the greatest and lowest temperatures respectively throughout the year.