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Albasu

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Albasu is a second-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takai, 10 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 76 km away.

Also known as: ألباسو · Albasu Local Government Area · الباسو · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Albasu

Overview

Albasu is LGA and town in Kano State, Nigeria.

It is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

The population is about 116,603 (1991).

It covers about 398 square kilometre.

Also known as: HA ABS

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kano State
  • Area 398 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 39' 45" N, 9° 6' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 429 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 119 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Subdivisions

Places in Albasu

Alternate Names

ar
ألباسو
Albasu Local Government Area
fa azb
الباسو
yo
Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Albasu

Weather in Albasu

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Albasu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 35.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.4 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.

Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
5.3 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 35.8 5.3 80 17 1,011.2 - / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
6h 29.3 2.8 99 25 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 96 398.7 n/a
12h 25.4 2.3 59 30 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
18h 24.1 2.1 115 33 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 61 4.7 n/a
Tomorrow 36.4 5.5 76 14 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 623.4 n/a
30h 29.7 2.1 78 22 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 361.2 n/a
36h 25.5 3.0 26 27 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 23.8 2.1 118 30 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 8 4.6 n/a
Wednesday 36.3 5.6 73 12 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 59 667.5 n/a
54h 29.2 2.3 111 22 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 22 403.0 n/a
60h 25.0 1.9 42 24 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
66h 24.0 0.9 33 30 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 13 4.7 n/a
Thursday 35.8 5.0 73 13 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 73 669.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Albasu?
Now 35.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.4 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Albasu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Albasu?
Local time is 23:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Albasu?
Albasu is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Albasu?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Albasu located?
It is at 11.66237, 9.10294 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Albasu in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8633720
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