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Kankara

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Location & Surroundings

Kankara is a second-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 569 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 76 km away.

Also known as: カンカラ · 坎卡拉 · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Kankara · Kankara Local Government Area

Overview

Kankara is LGA and town in Katsina State, Nigeria.

It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.

The population is about 152,748 (1991).

It covers about 1,462 square kilometre.

Also known as: HA Garin Kankara

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Katsina State
  • Area 1,462 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 58' 26" N, 7° 21' 46" E
  • Elevation DEM: 569 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 12 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Places in Kankara

Mountains & Terrain in Kankara

Alternate Names

ja
カンカラ
zh
坎卡拉
yo
Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Kankara
Kankara Local Government Area

Weather in Kankara

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

Now 24.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.

Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 24.0 2.4 95 34 1,012.7 - / 0.00 38 0.0 n/a
6h 36.2 6.1 85 17 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 613.4 n/a
12h 29.5 3.6 78 22 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 391.3 n/a
18h 26.5 2.7 111 22 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.6 3.7 110 26 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 2.5 n/a
30h 37.1 6.5 82 11 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 624.8 n/a
36h 29.7 3.0 54 18 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 43 397.8 n/a
42h 25.8 3.4 66 19 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 22.3 3.3 146 24 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 32 2.5 n/a
54h 36.3 4.7 89 9 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 43 625.2 n/a
60h 28.8 3.4 81 13 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 37 388.2 n/a
66h 25.7 2.6 39 14 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.3 3.2 109 20 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 98 2.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankara?
Now 24.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Kankara today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Kankara?
Local time is 18:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankara?
Kankara is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kankara?
DEM 569 m.
Where is Kankara located?
It is at 11.97384, 7.36266 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankara in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-16
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