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Kauru

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kauru is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 649 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsen Wai, 31 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 80 km away.

Overview

Kauru is LGA and town in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

It is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

The population is about 221,276 (2006).

It covers about 2,810 square kilometre.

Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Kauru

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kaduna State
  • Area 2,810 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 34' 34" N, 8° 9' 3" E
  • Elevation DEM: 649 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 11,690 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Weather in Kauru

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kauru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.

Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 19.9 1.3 79 43 1,015.0 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 34.6 3.3 64 17 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 34 659.8 n/a
12h 25.5 1.8 56 32 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 3 407.9 n/a
18h 21.7 1.3 166 36 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 20.3 0.9 122 44 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 3.7 n/a
30h 34.7 2.5 54 17 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 6 653.4 n/a
36h 26.0 1.6 31 31 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 25 403.1 n/a
42h 22.4 2.2 196 68 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Saturday 21.3 1.4 213 84 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 42 3.5 n/a
54h 34.7 1.8 11 23 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 94 624.0 n/a
60h 26.5 1.7 333 32 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 94 366.0 n/a
66h 21.8 2.1 218 53 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
Sunday 21.1 1.3 212 90 1,014.9 0.00 / 0.00 15 3.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kauru?
Now 19.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Kauru today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Kauru?
Local time is 13:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kauru?
Kauru is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kauru?
DEM 649 m.
Where is Kauru located?
It is at 10.57601, 8.15096 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kauru in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-06-22
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2334747
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