Location & Surroundings
Kantu is a stream in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zalanga, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 40 km away.
Also known as: Kantu River
Overview
Kantu is stream in Nigeria.
It is located in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Bauchi State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 43' 24" N, 10° 0' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:45
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Kantu River
Weather in Kantu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kantu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 34.2 | 2.8 | 33 | 13 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 348 | 24 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 370.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 1 | 26 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.0 | 55 | 33 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 2.3 | 69 | 12 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 639.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.2 | 4 | 20 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 354 | 23 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.1 | 339 | 25 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.3 | 3.0 | 52 | 10 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 644.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 8 | 20 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 371.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 2.1 | 13 | 20 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 330 | 24 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.4 | 3.2 | 44 | 10 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 638.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kantu?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Kantu today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Kantu?
Local time is 23:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kantu?
Kantu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kantu?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Kantu located?
It is at 10.72325, 10.01422 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kantu in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry