Location & Surroundings
Gangara is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 404 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 59 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° 32' 45" N, 8° 43' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 404 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 597 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:40
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gangara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gangara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 10.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.1 C, max wind 10.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
10.1 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,011.2 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 | 25.8 | 10.1 | 116 | 72 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 5.9 | 125 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 12.11 / 12.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 3.4 | 180 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 5.5 | 122 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 289.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 2.2 | 135 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 337.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.2 | 176 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 4.2 | 228 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 3.3 | 150 | 50 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 287.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.9 | 4.2 | 164 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 25 | 289.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 4.3 | 220 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 218 | 80 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 4.8 | 246 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 483.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.8 | 4.2 | 234 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 323.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gangara?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 10.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.1 C, max wind 10.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 338 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 Gangara today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Gangara?
Local time is 05:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gangara?
Gangara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gangara?
DEM 404 m.
Where is Gangara located?
It is at 12.54578, 8.72443 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gangara in?
It is in Nigeria.