Location & Surroundings
Gamachua is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 660 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kachia, 29 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 105 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 92 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
9° 57' 48" N, 7° 42' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 660 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 284 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:30
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gamachua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamachua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.9 | 2.0 | 235 | 93 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamachua?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Gamachua today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gamachua?
Local time is 00:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gamachua?
Gamachua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gamachua?
DEM 660 m.
Where is Gamachua located?
It is at 9.96338, 7.70242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamachua in?
It is in Nigeria.