Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 253 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maiyama, 2 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 44 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
12° 5' 24" N, 4° 23' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 253 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14,341 p/km²
- Built-up 11.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:33
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Nearby
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 33.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 26.9 | 0.7 | 39 | 68 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 193 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 3.7 | 202 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 609.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 3.4 | 170 | 61 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 488.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 5.2 | 190 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 4.6 | 208 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.10 / 0.20 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 5.4 | 233 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 84 | 465.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 4.1 | 163 | 73 | 1,010.2 | 0.56 / 0.58 | 50 | 313.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 4.3 | 187 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 1.66 / 2.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 156 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 1.31 / 3.56 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 6.3 | 271 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 10.71 / 14.27 | 100 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 186 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 70.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 2.9 | 191 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 33.9 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katanga today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 09:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katanga?
Katanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanga?
DEM 253 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at 12.09006, 4.39015 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Nigeria.