Location & Surroundings
Faskari is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 629 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sauri, 27 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 62 km away.
Overview
Faskari is town and local government area in Nigeria.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
The population is about 180,977 (1991).
It covers about 1,750 square kilometre.
Also known as: HA FKR
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Area 1,750 square kilometre
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 43' 16" N, 7° 1' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 629 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21,704 p/km²
- Built-up 37.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:59
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Nearby
Weather in Faskari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faskari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 24.2 | 3.1 | 88 | 25 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 3.5 | 92 | 32 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 4.0 | 52 | 15 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 607.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.7 | 53 | 21 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 392.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 3.4 | 72 | 23 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 3.8 | 84 | 24 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 3.4 | 73 | 12 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 52 | 17 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 397.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 3.4 | 84 | 18 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 4.1 | 96 | 22 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 4.7 | 84 | 10 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 622.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 3.8 | 41 | 14 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 402.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 3.7 | 74 | 13 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faskari?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Faskari today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Faskari?
Local time is 07:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Faskari?
Faskari is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Faskari?
DEM 629 m.
Where is Faskari located?
It is at 11.72108, 7.02991 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faskari in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)