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Kiru

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Kiru is a second-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 68 km away.

Overview

Kiru is LGA and town in Kano State, Nigeria.

It is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

The population is about 156,584 (1991).

It covers about 927 square kilometre.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kano State
  • Area 927 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 32' 35" N, 8° 8' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 568 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 39 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

  • Baawa
    third-order administrative division
  • Badafi
    third-order administrative division
  • Bargoni
    third-order administrative division
  • Bauda
    third-order administrative division
  • Dangora
    third-order administrative division
  • Dansoshiya
    third-order administrative division
  • Dashi
    third-order administrative division
  • Galadimawa
    third-order administrative division
  • Kiru
    third-order administrative division
  • Kogo
    third-order administrative division
  • Maraku
    third-order administrative division
  • Tsaudawa
    third-order administrative division
  • Yako
    third-order administrative division
  • Yalwa
    third-order administrative division
  • Zuwo
    third-order administrative division

Places in Kiru

Mountains & Terrain in Kiru

Weather in Kiru

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

Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.

Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 26.9 3.4 52 22 1,012.0 - / 0.00 50 0.0 n/a
6h 22.4 2.8 40 27 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 20.5 2.7 82 27 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 60 3.9 n/a
18h 34.7 6.0 76 14 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 13 667.8 n/a
Tomorrow 27.0 2.7 62 21 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 415.3 n/a
30h 22.9 1.0 97 28 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
36h 21.5 2.1 124 33 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.7 n/a
42h 34.7 4.3 70 12 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 629.7 n/a
Saturday 26.6 3.5 44 17 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 68 396.9 n/a
54h 22.6 1.7 92 20 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
60h 20.5 2.3 87 23 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 33 3.8 n/a
66h 35.2 3.2 67 9 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 24 673.9 n/a
Sunday 26.9 3.0 38 14 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 420.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiru?
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Kiru today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Kiru?
Local time is 00:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kiru?
Kiru is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kiru?
DEM 568 m.
Where is Kiru located?
It is at 11.54300, 8.14900 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiru in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7871261
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