Location & Surroundings
Malikawa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 532 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 40 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 57 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° 24' 1" N, 8° 8' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 532 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Malikawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malikawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.8 | 2.8 | 82 | 23 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.5 | 3.3 | 79 | 11 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 1.8 | 117 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 399.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 3.1 | 340 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.5 | 139 | 19 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 3.7 | 82 | 11 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 2.0 | 101 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 393.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 0.5 | 286 | 22 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.4 | 0.7 | 128 | 23 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 3.9 | 85 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 627.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 2.8 | 80 | 19 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.5 | 38 | 22 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.9 | 2.3 | 79 | 27 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | 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 Malikawa?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Malikawa today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Malikawa?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Malikawa?
Malikawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malikawa?
DEM 532 m.
Where is Malikawa located?
It is at 12.40030, 8.13938 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malikawa in?
It is in Nigeria.