Location & Surroundings
Kanda is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 437 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zango, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 99 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
12° 56' 9" N, 8° 35' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 437 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,025 p/km²
- Built-up 16.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:12
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 37.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 29.8 | 1.2 | 110 | 20 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 3.4 | 342 | 21 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 35 | 21 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 5.1 | 74 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 621.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 2.7 | 63 | 19 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 376.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.3 | 86 | 24 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 80 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.3 | 5.3 | 99 | 11 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 621.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.2 | 2.3 | 71 | 16 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 3.5 | 48 | 20 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 78 | 21 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.7 | 5.0 | 87 | 9 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 623.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.0 | 4.3 | 52 | 13 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 379.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanda?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 37.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Kanda today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Kanda?
Local time is 03:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanda?
Kanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanda?
DEM 437 m.
Where is Kanda located?
It is at 12.93577, 8.59510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanda in?
It is in Nigeria.