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second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Dala is a second-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 486 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 4 km away.

Also known as: Dala Local Government Area

Overview

Dala is LGA and town in Kano State, Nigeria.

It is located in Kano State, Nigeria, Africa.

The population is about 493,574 (1991).

It covers about 19 square kilometre.

Also known as: ES Dala, Nigeria

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kano State
  • Area 19 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 0' 50" N, 8° 30' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 486 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 51,891 p/km²
  • Built-up 62.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Dala Local Government Area

Weather in Dala

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

Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.

Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 20.6 3.7 67 13 1,017.0 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 33.2 5.4 67 7 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 3 616.2 n/a
12h 27.8 3.3 43 12 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 377.3 n/a
18h 23.3 3.6 42 14 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.6 3.3 50 13 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.5 n/a
30h 33.7 5.5 75 8 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 614.7 n/a
36h 28.2 3.4 46 13 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 376.6 n/a
42h 23.4 3.8 26 14 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 20.4 3.4 57 14 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.4 n/a
54h 33.8 4.4 67 8 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 615.6 n/a
60h 28.2 3.7 37 12 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 376.6 n/a
66h 23.3 4.2 33 14 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 20.1 3.4 76 14 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 2.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dala?
Now 20.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Dala today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Dala?
Local time is 15:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dala?
Dala is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dala?
DEM 486 m.
Where is Dala located?
It is at 12.01397, 8.50719 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dala in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-25
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