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Gwandu

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Gwandu is a town in Kebbi, Nigeria with 10,018 inhabitants, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 11 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 30 km away.

Overview

Gwandu is a Wikidata entity.

It is located in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kebbi State
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 30' 7" N, 4° 38' 35" E
  • Elevation DEM: 249 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,018
  • Pop. Density 16,142 p/km²
  • Built-up 41.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Weather in Gwandu

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

Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 39.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.

Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 28.4 3.3 100 24 1,010.1 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 26.2 2.9 95 29 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.9 n/a
12h 39.6 5.7 98 11 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 588.3 n/a
18h 33.2 3.7 73 15 1,006.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 415.9 n/a
Tomorrow 29.0 4.0 61 19 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.0 n/a
30h 25.2 3.9 114 25 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 64 1.0 n/a
36h 38.2 4.2 127 13 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 93 577.9 n/a
42h 31.8 3.1 48 14 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.00 22 390.0 n/a
Thursday 27.2 2.7 116 17 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
54h 25.4 3.2 87 20 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 80 1.0 n/a
60h 38.4 3.0 111 11 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 64 590.0 n/a
66h 32.0 3.0 66 12 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 92 419.8 n/a
Friday 28.3 3.2 92 14 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwandu?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 39.6 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Gwandu today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Gwandu?
Local time is 11:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwandu?
Gwandu is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gwandu?
Population about 10,018.
What is the elevation of Gwandu?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Gwandu located?
It is at 12.50204, 4.64295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwandu in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-06-22
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2339811

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