Location & Surroundings
Gamawa is a town in Bauchi, Nigeria with 13,549 inhabitants, at 364 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katagum, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 200 km away.
Overview
Gamawa is district capital in Nigeria.
It is located in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Bauchi State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 8' 2" N, 10° 32' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 364 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 13,549
- Pop. Density 21,310 p/km²
- Built-up 30.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:26
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Nearby
Weather in Gamawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.1 | 3.7 | 60 | 24 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.0 | 5.2 | 72 | 12 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 563.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 4.4 | 39 | 19 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 343.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.5 | 73 | 28 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 3.5 | 57 | 30 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 3.4 | 35 | 12 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 637.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 4.1 | 23 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 353.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 3.8 | 61 | 22 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 3.6 | 68 | 25 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 2.2 | 43 | 10 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 646.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.6 | 20 | 13 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 364.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 3.6 | 54 | 17 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 3.0 | 72 | 15 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamawa?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 563 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 Gamawa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Gamawa?
Local time is 16:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gamawa?
Gamawa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gamawa?
Population about 13,549.
What is the elevation of Gamawa?
DEM 364 m.
Where is Gamawa located?
It is at 12.13379, 10.53785 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamawa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry