Location & Surroundings
Gatafa is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 363 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hadejia, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 165 km away.
Overview
Gatafa is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Auyo, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Auyo
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 24' 6" N, 9° 58' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 363 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,874 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:32
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Weather in Gatafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gatafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
4.4 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 26.3 | 4.4 | 43 | 17 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 3.2 | 55 | 20 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.4 | 3.2 | 39 | 11 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 656.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 3.5 | 349 | 14 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 377.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 3.4 | 54 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gatafa?
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Gatafa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Gatafa?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gatafa?
Gatafa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gatafa?
DEM 363 m.
Where is Gatafa located?
It is at 12.40180, 9.97881 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gatafa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry