Location & Surroundings
Kanya is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 392 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 35 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 57 km away.
Overview
Kanya is ward in Garki, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Garki, Jigawa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Garki, Jigawa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 22' 4" N, 8° 56' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 392 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:26
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Places in Kanya
Weather in Kanya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 30.3 | 2.2 | 267 | 54 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.3 | 2.7 | 186 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 95 | 355.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.5 | 199 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.20 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 216 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 70 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 3.8 | 220 | 48 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 487.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 3.8 | 219 | 61 | 1,009.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 347.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 5.9 | 143 | 83 | 1,013.7 | 7.41 / 7.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 4.0 | 214 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.97 | 73 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.8 | 2.1 | 213 | 41 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 589.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 2.5 | 100 | 50 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 390.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 222 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 233 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.2 | 2.6 | 299 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 665.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanya?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 488 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 Kanya today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kanya?
Local time is 21:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanya?
Kanya is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kanya?
DEM 392 m.
Where is Kanya located?
It is at 12.36777, 8.93349 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry