Location & Surroundings
Danja is a town in Katsina State, Nigeria with 9,736 inhabitants, at 681 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hunkuyi, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Danja is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 22' 38" N, 7° 33' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 681 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 9,736
- Pop. Density 17,376 p/km²
- Built-up 44.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:19
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Danja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
30.4 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
47 %
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 | 30.4 | 3.8 | 86 | 15 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 62 | 21 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 368.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 3.3 | 64 | 24 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 3.8 | 71 | 27 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 4.6 | 89 | 14 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.6 | 52 | 21 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 3.2 | 58 | 20 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 3.8 | 70 | 23 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.2 | 5.5 | 80 | 12 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 53 | 18 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 3.1 | 50 | 19 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 3.8 | 71 | 21 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.3 | 4.9 | 82 | 11 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 611.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danja?
Now 30.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 31.0 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Danja today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Danja?
Local time is 23:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Danja?
Danja is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Danja?
Population about 9,736.
What is the elevation of Danja?
DEM 681 m.
Where is Danja located?
It is at 11.37710, 7.56097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danja in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry