Location & Surroundings
Gelwasa is a third-order administrative division in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 371 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zuru, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, about 170 km away.
Overview
Gelwasa is ward in Kebbi State, Nigeria.
It is located in Sakaba, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Sakaba
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 17' 43" N, 5° 23' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 371 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 58 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:27
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Places in Gelwasa
Weather in Gelwasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gelwasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 22.7 | 1.9 | 150 | 88 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 1.7 | 167 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 622.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 1.9 | 189 | 67 | 1,010.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 8 | 431.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.5 | 191 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.0 | 184 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 2.3 | 197 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 193 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 431.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 184 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 2.0 | 186 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.3 | 209 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 618.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.6 | 200 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 10.11 / 10.11 | 100 | 410.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 182 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 3.46 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.3 | 2.0 | 173 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 33 | 1.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gelwasa?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Gelwasa today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Gelwasa?
Local time is 13:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gelwasa?
Gelwasa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gelwasa?
DEM 371 m.
Where is Gelwasa located?
It is at 11.29531, 5.38950 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gelwasa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry