Location & Surroundings
Canga is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 413 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 30 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 375 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 26 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
12° 11' 23" N, 8° 42' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 413 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 370 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Canga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 35.6 | 1.6 | 98 | 35 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.4 | 101 | 39 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 442.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 5.9 | 128 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 2.31 / 2.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 240 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 1.7 | 161 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 589.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.0 | 191 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 414.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.7 | 176 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.9 | 258 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.91 / 2.42 | 99 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.5 | 2.0 | 227 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 638.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.1 | 4.6 | 239 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 452.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 6.5 | 240 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 4.5 | 238 | 80 | 1,012.6 | 0.24 / 0.37 | 97 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.9 | 5.4 | 247 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 641.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canga?
Now 35.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Canga today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Canga?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Canga?
Canga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Canga?
DEM 413 m.
Where is Canga located?
It is at 12.18978, 8.71583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canga in?
It is in Nigeria.