Location & Surroundings
Kanwa is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 21 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Kanwa is a ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Kabo, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kabo
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 49' 42" N, 8° 9' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,298 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:22
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Kanwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 264 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.6 | 3.1 | 230 | 79 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 4.0 | 227 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 263.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 3.6 | 229 | 66 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 25 | 227.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 4.5 | 226 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 1.92 / 1.96 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 3.3 | 225 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.9 | 3.4 | 251 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 591.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 3.5 | 129 | 88 | 1,010.1 | 17.21 / 17.21 | 100 | 343.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 4.7 | 307 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 4.64 / 21.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 3.1 | 202 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 2.4 | 232 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 484.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.5 | 269 | 68 | 1,009.6 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 74 | 172.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.6 | 178 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 1.14 / 1.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 3.0 | 97 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 5.39 / 6.93 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanwa?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 264 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 Kanwa today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kanwa?
Local time is 13:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanwa?
Kanwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kanwa?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Kanwa located?
It is at 11.82823, 8.15416 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanwa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry