Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 635 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malumfashi, 9 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 65 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
11° 42' 49" N, 7° 36' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 635 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,656 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:58
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 107 | 32 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 5.0 | 73 | 16 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 625.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 2.5 | 54 | 24 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 91 | 27 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.5 | 191 | 46 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.9 | 3.9 | 98 | 21 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 616.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 3.0 | 75 | 23 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 387.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 72 | 23 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 3.6 | 128 | 30 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.9 | 6.3 | 91 | 12 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 629.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 3.0 | 34 | 19 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 84 | 21 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 3.2 | 173 | 28 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 2.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 18:58. 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 635 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at 11.71349, 7.60836 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Nigeria.