Location & Surroundings
Danja is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 23 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 44 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 59' 30" N, 8° 7' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 531 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 35 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:15
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Danja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 21.3 | 3.8 | 40 | 20 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 3.3 | 80 | 19 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 4.7 | 87 | 10 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 51 | 17 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 3.5 | 37 | 18 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 3.4 | 69 | 17 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 5.5 | 68 | 8 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 3.7 | 39 | 15 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 3.6 | 47 | 17 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 3.5 | 58 | 17 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 5.1 | 68 | 9 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 608.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 3.9 | 47 | 15 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 3.8 | 41 | 18 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danja?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 06:23 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Danja?
Local time is 11:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Danja?
Danja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Danja?
DEM 531 m.
Where is Danja located?
It is at 11.99153, 8.12872 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danja in?
It is in Nigeria.