Location & Surroundings
Koya is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 588 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jikamshi, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 84 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
12° 8' 0" N, 7° 45' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 588 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,316 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:14
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Koya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 23.6 | 3.6 | 56 | 38 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 4.6 | 79 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 650.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.0 | 74 | 27 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 417.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 194 | 33 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.8 | 67 | 36 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 2.7 | 86 | 18 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 648.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.5 | 70 | 26 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 0.6 | 177 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 2.5 | 210 | 43 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 2.8 | 86 | 19 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 3.6 | 70 | 24 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 415.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.7 | 107 | 25 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 3.4 | 75 | 30 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koya?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Koya today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Koya?
Local time is 15:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Koya?
Koya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koya?
DEM 588 m.
Where is Koya located?
It is at 12.13343, 7.75570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koya in?
It is in Nigeria.