Location & Surroundings
Chalawa is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Chalawa is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kumbotso, Nigeria.
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Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kumbotso
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 55' 14" N, 8° 25' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 458 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 393 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:53
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Places in Chalawa
Weather in Chalawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chalawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
5.9 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 31.8 | 5.9 | 118 | 44 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 3.2 | 127 | 53 | 1,009.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 88 | 410.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 3.5 | 221 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 269 | 78 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 3.5 | 227 | 51 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 391.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 3.8 | 214 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 29 | 363.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 3.6 | 236 | 81 | 1,013.8 | 0.74 / 0.86 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.6 | 256 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.7 | 3.9 | 249 | 51 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 347.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 272 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 76 | 370.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 227 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.8 | 250 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 6 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.1 | 3.7 | 291 | 41 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 649.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalawa?
Now 31.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 5.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 410 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 Chalawa today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Chalawa?
Local time is 21:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chalawa?
Chalawa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Chalawa?
DEM 458 m.
Where is Chalawa located?
It is at 11.92052, 8.42870 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalawa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry