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Dapchi

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Dapchi is a town in Yobe State, Nigeria with 14,077 inhabitants, at 341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwio Kura, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 97 km away.

Overview

Dapchi is Town and local government in Nigeria.

It is located in Nigeria, Africa.

Also known as: Also known as Bursari Local Government Area, Yobe State Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 29' 43" N, 11° 29' 59" E
  • Elevation DEM: 341 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 14,077
  • Pop. Density 9,557 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Weather in Dapchi

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

Now 30.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.7 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.

Temperature
30.4 C
Wind
4.7 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 4.7 55 17 1,012.1 - / 0.00 22 0.0 n/a
6h 26.9 3.8 53 20 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 24.8 3.5 77 26 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 13 5.5 n/a
18h 38.7 7.0 79 12 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 642.3 n/a
Tomorrow 31.2 5.6 49 17 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 344.9 n/a
30h 27.2 4.4 38 21 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 24.8 3.6 60 28 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 5.3 n/a
42h 38.4 7.9 68 10 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 637.5 n/a
Tuesday 30.0 5.2 54 16 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 345.3 n/a
54h 25.3 3.8 59 22 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 23.0 4.1 63 37 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 83 5.4 n/a
66h 36.0 6.7 53 12 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 620.5 n/a
Wednesday 29.2 5.8 42 19 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 290.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dapchi?
Now 30.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.7 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Dapchi today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Dapchi?
Local time is 06:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dapchi?
Dapchi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dapchi?
Population about 14,077.
What is the elevation of Dapchi?
DEM 341 m.
Where is Dapchi located?
It is at 12.49536, 11.49977 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dapchi in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-06-22
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