Location & Surroundings
Mada is a third-order administrative division in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 15 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 29 km away.
Overview
Mada is ward in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
It is located in Gusau, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Gusau
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 7' 16" N, 6° 57' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 479 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:12
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Places in Mada
Weather in Mada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 33.6 | 2.6 | 304 | 34 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 2.4 | 253 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 317.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.6 | 234 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 271 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.3 | 1.6 | 306 | 26 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 643.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 1.6 | 243 | 28 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 435.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 3.5 | 223 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 220 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.0 | 2.0 | 272 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.4 | 1.0 | 80 | 33 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 426.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.7 | 224 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 216 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.4 | 0.5 | 269 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mada?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Mada today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Mada?
Local time is 22:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mada?
Mada is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mada?
DEM 479 m.
Where is Mada located?
It is at 12.12124, 6.95458 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mada in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry