Location & Surroundings
Kanja is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 23 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: Kanje
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
9° 8' 43" N, 8° 37' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 876 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:54
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
4.63 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 | 21.7 | 0.8 | 142 | 95 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 18 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 291 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 214 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.79 / 0.87 | 75 | 486.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.1 | 258 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 3.76 / 4.63 | 68 | 356.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 14 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.78 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 105 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 2.52 / 6.30 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 179 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 4.07 | 100 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 0.6 | 28 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 90.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.1 | 88 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 118 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 82 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.8 | 186 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 77 | 399.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 1.0 | 315 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 1.95 / 2.80 | 19 | 275.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanja?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 4.6 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanja today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kanja?
Local time is 02:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanja?
Kanja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanja?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Kanja located?
It is at 9.14517, 8.63054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanja in?
It is in Nigeria.