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Buji

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Buji is a second-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 419 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chakwama, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 120 km away.

Also known as: Buji Local Government Area

Overview

Buji is local government area in Nigeria.

It is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

The population is about 97,284 (1991).

It covers about 548 square kilometre.

Also known as: HA Buji

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Jigawa State
  • Area 548 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 34' 45" N, 9° 43' 12" E
  • Elevation DEM: 419 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 66 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Subdivisions

Places in Buji

Alternate Names

Buji Local Government Area

Weather in Buji

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

Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.

Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 35.7 4.9 74 13 1,013.5 - / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
6h 27.9 3.9 38 19 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 85 348.3 n/a
12h 22.9 3.4 70 29 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 42 0.0 n/a
18h 21.0 2.5 66 34 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 3.8 n/a
Tomorrow 34.2 3.5 37 13 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 633.1 n/a
30h 26.6 3.8 21 18 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 38 365.8 n/a
36h 22.0 3.3 44 21 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 11 0.0 n/a
42h 19.3 2.2 133 30 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 11 3.9 n/a
Friday 32.4 2.3 64 12 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 644.3 n/a
54h 24.9 2.8 29 15 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 376.7 n/a
60h 20.4 3.3 58 19 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
66h 18.4 1.7 116 22 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.8 n/a
Saturday 33.0 3.6 60 8 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 647.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buji?
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Buji today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Buji?
Local time is 20:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buji?
Buji is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Buji?
DEM 419 m.
Where is Buji located?
It is at 11.57914, 9.72012 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buji in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-15
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8634262
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