Location & Surroundings
Kanta is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 326 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malbaza, 16 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 570 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 100 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
13° 47' 6" N, 5° 28' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 326 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,031 p/km²
- Built-up 9.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:25
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 26.0 | 3.2 | 133 | 27 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.6 | 3.3 | 118 | 14 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 619.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.9 | 101 | 16 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 433.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 95 | 19 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.6 | 83 | 23 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.0 | 4.8 | 110 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 601.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 1.7 | 138 | 21 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 419.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 2.8 | 102 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 5.0 | 86 | 18 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 39.4 | 6.3 | 100 | 11 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 609.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 3.5 | 116 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 429.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 4.2 | 67 | 14 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.6 | 5.6 | 91 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanta?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Kanta today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Kanta?
Local time is 14:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanta?
Kanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanta?
DEM 326 m.
Where is Kanta located?
It is at 13.78510, 5.47627 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanta in?
It is in Nigeria.