Location & Surroundings
Dakingari is a town in Kebbi, Nigeria with 12,558 inhabitants, at 191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kende, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 72 km away.
Overview
Dakingari is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Kebbi State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kebbi State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 38' 53" N, 4° 3' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 191 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 12,558
- Pop. Density 26,846 p/km²
- Built-up 43.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:32
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Dakingari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakingari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
71 %
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 | 30.9 | 0.8 | 7 | 41 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.0 | 69 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 79 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 3.7 | 86 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 606.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 2.6 | 94 | 26 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 450.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 1.3 | 157 | 37 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 100 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 3.9 | 101 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 609.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.7 | 2.0 | 154 | 25 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 450.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.1 | 179 | 39 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 150 | 50 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.2 | 2.1 | 95 | 24 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 590.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.9 | 0.8 | 185 | 24 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 413.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakingari?
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Dakingari today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Dakingari?
Local time is 05:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakingari?
Dakingari is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dakingari?
Population about 12,558.
What is the elevation of Dakingari?
DEM 191 m.
Where is Dakingari located?
It is at 11.64809, 4.06177 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakingari in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry