Location & Surroundings

Goronyo Dam is a reservoir(s) in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 295 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goronyo, 25 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 100 km away.

Overview

Goronyo Dam is Dam in Goronyo, Nigeria.

It is located in Goronyo, Nigeria, Africa.

Established in 1992-00-00.

The elevation is around 21 metre.

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Image Goronyo Reservoir.jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Goronyo
  • Type reservoir(s) (RSV)
  • an artificial pond or lake

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 31' 50" N, 5° 52' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 295 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,545 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Goronyo Dam

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goronyo Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.

Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 31.4 3.5 67 13 1,010.7 - / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
6h 27.1 3.2 68 16 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
12h 24.9 3.3 80 19 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 1.5 n/a
18h 37.4 2.8 57 8 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 617.6 n/a
Tomorrow 31.5 2.4 67 11 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 417.8 n/a
30h 28.1 3.5 33 13 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
36h 25.3 2.9 75 17 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 91 1.5 n/a
42h 38.6 3.6 68 8 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 592.3 n/a
Sunday 32.9 2.5 33 11 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 84 390.4 n/a
54h 29.2 2.4 51 13 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
60h 26.5 3.2 73 19 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 1.4 n/a
66h 39.4 3.9 106 12 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 587.5 n/a
Monday 33.8 3.4 73 17 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 394.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goronyo Dam?
Now 31.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Goronyo Dam?
Local time is 05:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Goronyo Dam?
Goronyo Dam is a reservoir(s).
What is the elevation of Goronyo Dam?
DEM 295 m.
Where is Goronyo Dam located?
It is at 13.53056, 5.88222 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goronyo Dam in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2011-08-05
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