Location & Surroundings
Kanawa is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takai, 21 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 93 km away.
Overview
Kanawa is ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Sumaila, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Sumaila
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 23' 24" N, 9° 3' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 490 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:24
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Places in Kanawa
Weather in Kanawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.7 | 111 | 38 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.3 | 5.4 | 79 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 651.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 132 | 28 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 401.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 42 | 34 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.2 | 142 | 35 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 5.6 | 80 | 16 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 635.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 2.0 | 130 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 58 | 29 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 1.3 | 143 | 34 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 5.3 | 75 | 13 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 672.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 1.9 | 129 | 23 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 386.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 75 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 0.2 | 73 | 32 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanawa?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Kanawa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kanawa?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanawa?
Kanawa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kanawa?
DEM 490 m.
Where is Kanawa located?
It is at 11.39001, 9.05451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanawa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry