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Kauru

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kauru is a second-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 872 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lere, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 91 km away.

Also known as: Kauru Local Government Area

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 second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 13' 48" N, 8° 17' 39" E
  • Elevation DEM: 872 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Kauru Local Government Area

Weather in Kauru

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

Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.

Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 20.4 0.9 101 42 1,015.1 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 33.7 3.1 61 19 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 658.0 n/a
12h 26.2 1.5 92 31 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 405.0 n/a
18h 21.9 1.7 200 66 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.1 1.3 159 81 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 9 3.8 n/a
30h 33.8 2.0 28 26 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 17 643.6 n/a
36h 26.9 0.6 358 37 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 396.2 n/a
42h 22.4 1.8 214 74 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 13 0.0 n/a
Sunday 21.5 1.6 199 83 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 6 3.7 n/a
54h 33.6 2.2 12 27 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 637.5 n/a
60h 26.9 1.3 326 38 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 18 369.8 n/a
66h 22.3 2.3 174 60 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Monday 21.6 1.1 201 79 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 93 3.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kauru?
Now 20.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Kauru?
Local time is 14:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kauru?
Kauru is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kauru?
DEM 872 m.
Where is Kauru located?
It is at 10.22988, 8.29422 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kauru in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-16
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