Location & Surroundings
Goronyo is a town in Sokoto, Nigeria with 10,460 inhabitants, at 279 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wurno, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 77 km away.
Overview
Goronyo is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Sokoto State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 26' 32" N, 5° 40' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 279 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 10,460
- Pop. Density 20,075 p/km²
- Built-up 24.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:29
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Weather in Goronyo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goronyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.4 | 3.2 | 64 | 17 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 3.3 | 80 | 21 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.4 | 5.5 | 63 | 9 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 613.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 3.9 | 43 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 399.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 3.4 | 53 | 15 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 82 | 18 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.0 | 2.2 | 101 | 9 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 612.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 2.2 | 356 | 11 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 417.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 0.3 | 14 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 2.8 | 88 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.4 | 3.3 | 86 | 8 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 2.4 | 49 | 12 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 406.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.1 | 2.2 | 81 | 14 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goronyo?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 38.4 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Goronyo today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Goronyo?
Local time is 13:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Goronyo?
Goronyo is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Goronyo?
Population about 10,460.
What is the elevation of Goronyo?
DEM 279 m.
Where is Goronyo located?
It is at 13.44226, 5.67234 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goronyo in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry