Location & Surroundings
Gidan Zango is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 285 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goronyo, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 120 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
13° 40' 8" N, 5° 58' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 285 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 301 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:40
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gidan Zango
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gidan Zango, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 32.7 | 3.1 | 182 | 43 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 1.6 | 256 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 2.21 / 2.21 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 193 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 59 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 2.1 | 36 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 569.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 1.9 | 86 | 29 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 440.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 1.0 | 271 | 36 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.3 | 270 | 57 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.1 | 4.4 | 97 | 22 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 613.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.2 | 0.4 | 143 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 428.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.4 | 2.8 | 266 | 34 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 2.4 | 267 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.4 | 3.9 | 91 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 610.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.7 | 2.3 | 40 | 22 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 445.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gidan Zango?
Now 32.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Gidan Zango today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gidan Zango?
Local time is 04:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gidan Zango?
Gidan Zango is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gidan Zango?
DEM 285 m.
Where is Gidan Zango located?
It is at 13.66896, 5.97246 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gidan Zango in?
It is in Nigeria.