Location & Surroundings
Gana is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 31 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 51 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
12° 24' 44" N, 8° 48' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,162 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 33.6 | 2.1 | 324 | 41 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 3.6 | 159 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 422.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 2.7 | 159 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.7 | 1.7 | 154 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.75 / 0.76 | 97 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 2.8 | 94 | 36 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 595.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 4.4 | 62 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 66 | 324.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 4.7 | 177 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 1.58 / 1.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 3.6 | 200 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.05 / 1.69 | 95 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.7 | 1.5 | 125 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 607.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.0 | 109 | 45 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 405.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 197 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 237 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.1 | 4.0 | 66 | 26 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 631.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gana?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Gana today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Gana?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gana?
Gana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gana?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Gana located?
It is at 12.41221, 8.80302 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gana in?
It is in Nigeria.