Location & Surroundings
Koya is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 13 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° 7' 15" N, 8° 37' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 449 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,039 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:09
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Koya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 35.5 | 1.6 | 107 | 35 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.5 | 87 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 439.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 5.1 | 126 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 236 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 1.9 | 172 | 39 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 601.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.1 | 186 | 47 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 390.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 220 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 1.34 / 1.34 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 262 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 1.08 / 2.42 | 99 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.2 | 2.1 | 211 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 630.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 4.7 | 242 | 55 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 452.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 6.3 | 239 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 4.4 | 240 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 0.18 / 0.39 | 98 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.6 | 5.5 | 244 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 641.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koya?
Now 35.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 06:13 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Koya?
Local time is 20:09. 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 449 m.
Where is Koya located?
It is at 12.12086, 8.62091 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koya in?
It is in Nigeria.