Location & Surroundings
Gorawa is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 557 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 17 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 305 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 74 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° 45' 55" N, 7° 53' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 557 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 216 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:57
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gorawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 23.0 | 2.7 | 56 | 20 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 165 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 5.8 | 67 | 8 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 642.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 3.1 | 55 | 13 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 371.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.1 | 62 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 3.0 | 59 | 16 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 6.6 | 79 | 9 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 571.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 3.3 | 39 | 14 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 303.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 3.0 | 20 | 18 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 2.7 | 151 | 22 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.5 | 5.0 | 75 | 9 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 636.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 3.6 | 25 | 16 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 396.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 2.8 | 60 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorawa?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 36.7 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Gorawa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Gorawa?
Local time is 10:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gorawa?
Gorawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gorawa?
DEM 557 m.
Where is Gorawa located?
It is at 11.76530, 7.88842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorawa in?
It is in Nigeria.