Location & Surroundings

Bichi is a second-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 511 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 34 km away.

Also known as: Bichi Local Government Area · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Bichi

Overview

Bichi is local government area in Nigeria.

It is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

The population is about 182,674 (1991).

It covers about 612 square kilometre.

Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Bichi

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kano State
  • Area 612 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 14' 2" N, 8° 16' 46" E
  • Elevation DEM: 511 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.4%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

  • Badume
    third-order administrative division
  • Bichi
    third-order administrative division
  • Danzabuwa
    third-order administrative division
  • Fagolo
    third-order administrative division
  • Kau-Kau
    third-order administrative division
  • Kwamarawa
    third-order administrative division
  • Kyalli
    third-order administrative division
  • Muntsira
    third-order administrative division
  • Saye
    third-order administrative division
  • Waire
    third-order administrative division
  • Yallami
    third-order administrative division

Places in Bichi

Mountains & Terrain in Bichi

Alternate Names

Bichi Local Government Area
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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Bichi

Weather in Bichi

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

Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.

Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 24.0 3.6 44 38 1,013.5 - / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
6h 35.3 4.2 74 19 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 653.5 n/a
12h 29.8 2.0 93 26 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 80 411.2 n/a
18h 27.0 2.1 234 31 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 24.9 1.8 53 31 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 12 3.7 n/a
30h 35.7 3.4 88 18 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 94 651.6 n/a
36h 30.9 2.8 74 24 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 57 407.8 n/a
42h 27.1 0.8 104 32 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 21 0.0 n/a
Monday 24.8 2.2 138 37 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 82 3.8 n/a
54h 36.2 3.7 85 16 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 11 646.8 n/a
60h 30.8 2.8 62 22 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 89 409.3 n/a
66h 27.4 1.2 7 26 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 25.6 3.2 70 29 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 23 3.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bichi?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.3 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 Bichi today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Bichi?
Local time is 15:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bichi?
Bichi is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bichi?
DEM 511 m.
Where is Bichi located?
It is at 12.23391, 8.27943 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bichi in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
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