Location & Surroundings
Gidankaro is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malbaza, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 110 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° 45' 12" N, 5° 43' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 320 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,682 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:32
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gidankaro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gidankaro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
4.3 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
3.13 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 | 30.3 | 4.3 | 179 | 53 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 4.9 | 221 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 4.8 | 214 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 29 | 519.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 2.2 | 228 | 48 | 1,007.2 | 0.06 / 0.07 | 91 | 445.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 4.0 | 181 | 75 | 1,010.1 | 3.06 / 3.13 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 173 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 4.4 | 183 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 1.64 / 2.31 | 79 | 365.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gidankaro?
Now 30.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 520 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gidankaro today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Gidankaro?
Local time is 06:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gidankaro?
Gidankaro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gidankaro?
DEM 320 m.
Where is Gidankaro located?
It is at 13.75323, 5.72172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gidankaro in?
It is in Nigeria.