Location & Surroundings
Gonja is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 532 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsafe, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 36 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
11° 52' 34" N, 6° 50' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 532 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,153 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:00
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gonja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gonja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,014.1 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 | 22.6 | 0.9 | 186 | 47 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 1.2 | 93 | 19 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 583.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.8 | 73 | 26 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 396.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 96 | 28 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.3 | 144 | 32 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 2.8 | 76 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 84 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 379.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 133 | 22 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 3.2 | 79 | 27 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 5.7 | 102 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 102 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 415.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 61 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 2.4 | 118 | 28 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gonja?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Gonja today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Gonja?
Local time is 15:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gonja?
Gonja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gonja?
DEM 532 m.
Where is Gonja located?
It is at 11.87617, 6.83890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gonja in?
It is in Nigeria.