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Dandume

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Dandume is a second-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 62 km away.

Also known as: Дандуме · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Dandume · Dandume Local Government Area · Ɗanduume

Overview

Dandume is LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria.

It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.

The population is about 145,323 (2006).

It covers about 422 square kilometre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Katsina State
  • Area 422 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 24' 46" N, 7° 11' 26" E
  • Elevation DEM: 692 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 23 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

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Дандуме
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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Dandume
Dandume Local Government Area
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Ɗanduume

Weather in Dandume

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

Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.

Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
5.76 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 21.1 3.1 107 91 1,014.0 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 21.2 2.1 85 92 1,014.6 2.07 / 2.07 98 2.6 n/a
12h 30.1 3.7 116 56 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.44 65 601.8 n/a
18h 25.3 2.2 178 77 1,011.6 0.47 / 0.91 87 309.6 n/a
Tomorrow 21.8 3.0 94 95 1,015.0 4.85 / 5.76 100 0.0 n/a
30h 21.4 1.9 227 94 1,013.7 0.00 / 3.79 100 0.5 n/a
36h 25.8 3.5 219 76 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 77 281.6 n/a
42h 23.4 2.7 213 86 1,011.3 1.75 / 1.75 82 399.8 n/a
Tuesday 21.0 2.7 182 97 1,013.6 3.06 / 4.81 100 0.0 n/a
54h 20.8 3.3 217 96 1,013.0 6.69 / 11.50 100 0.9 n/a
60h 23.3 5.5 225 84 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.18 100 118.9 n/a
66h 22.7 2.5 155 88 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 17 294.9 n/a
Wednesday 20.7 1.1 135 89 1,013.5 1.09 / 1.09 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dandume?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dandume today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Dandume?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dandume?
Dandume is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dandume?
DEM 692 m.
Where is Dandume located?
It is at 11.41282, 7.19044 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dandume in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
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