Location & Surroundings

Alwasa is a third-order administrative division in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulma, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 15 km away.

Overview

Alwasa is ward in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

It is located in Argungu, Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Argungu
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 36' 28" N, 4° 25' 40" E
  • Elevation DEM: 228 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 293 p/km²
  • Built-up 2.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Places in Alwasa

Weather in Alwasa

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

Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.

Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 25.4 2.9 95 20 1,012.2 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 38.6 3.0 104 10 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 593.8 n/a
12h 31.6 1.7 63 16 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 423.1 n/a
18h 27.8 1.5 125 20 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 26.9 2.3 24 21 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.9 n/a
30h 38.6 2.1 116 14 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 582.1 n/a
36h 33.1 2.4 92 20 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 37 413.8 n/a
42h 29.4 2.7 86 23 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 27.4 3.5 80 28 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.9 n/a
54h 39.9 4.8 115 12 1,008.0 0.00 / 0.00 38 580.2 n/a
60h 33.9 3.3 63 16 1,006.5 0.00 / 0.00 9 415.1 n/a
66h 28.9 2.5 116 20 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 25.6 4.0 120 23 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alwasa?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Alwasa today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Alwasa?
Local time is 15:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Alwasa?
Alwasa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Alwasa?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Alwasa located?
It is at 12.60776, 4.42772 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alwasa in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Sources

Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/9411368

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