Location & Surroundings
Kantawa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 264 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 10 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 27 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° 9' 12" N, 5° 14' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 264 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 667 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:02
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kantawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kantawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 3.0 | 242 | 75 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 2.7 | 15 | 44 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 388.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 3.0 | 347 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 283.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.0 | 180 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 3.7 | 188 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 4.1 | 205 | 52 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 281.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.4 | 228 | 68 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 86 | 307.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 236 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 2.8 | 274 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 3.5 | 287 | 46 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 529.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 3.4 | 242 | 47 | 1,009.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 90 | 445.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 5.2 | 234 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.14 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 3.7 | 217 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kantawa?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 389 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 Kantawa today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kantawa?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kantawa?
Kantawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kantawa?
DEM 264 m.
Where is Kantawa located?
It is at 13.15325, 5.24920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kantawa in?
It is in Nigeria.