Location & Surroundings
Bitawa is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, 90 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 23' 50" N, 6° 27' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 514 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:03
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bitawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 27.4 | 2.0 | 347 | 22 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 52 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 122 | 29 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.8 | 1.8 | 60 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 615.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 2.4 | 69 | 26 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 405.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 157 | 33 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 141 | 44 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.3 | 1.2 | 11 | 19 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.0 | 2.6 | 74 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 400.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 102 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 2.3 | 122 | 36 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 3.3 | 118 | 16 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 613.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.8 | 2.3 | 73 | 22 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 377.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitawa?
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Bitawa today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Bitawa?
Local time is 05:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bitawa?
Bitawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitawa?
DEM 514 m.
Where is Bitawa located?
It is at 11.39722, 6.45654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitawa in?
It is in Nigeria.