Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 600 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsafe, 14 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 46 km away.
Also known as: Magaji · Magaji Dan Kowi
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
11° 49' 59" N, 6° 56' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 600 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 369 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:05
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.2 | 130 | 29 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 2.2 | 79 | 12 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 0.9 | 266 | 21 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 410.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 49 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.2 | 214 | 29 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 1.3 | 34 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 617.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 1.7 | 86 | 23 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 130 | 27 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 2.3 | 203 | 35 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.0 | 2.9 | 79 | 18 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 611.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 2.3 | 67 | 25 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 396.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.1 | 114 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 2.9 | 151 | 35 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 22.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Katanga today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 16:05. 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 600 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at 11.83309, 6.93414 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Nigeria.