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Matazu

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Matazu is a second-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 549 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Musawa, 15 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 83 km away.

Also known as: Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Matazu · Matazu Local Government Area · Матазу

Overview

Matazu is local government area in Nigeria.

It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.

The population is about 74,030 (1991).

It covers about 503 square kilometre.

Also known as: HA MTZ

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Katsina State
  • Area 503 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 15' 32" N, 7° 37' 4" E
  • Elevation DEM: 549 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 205 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Places in Matazu

Alternate Names

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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Matazu
Matazu Local Government Area
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Матазу

Weather in Matazu

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

Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.

Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 30.2 3.9 77 20 1,010.6 - / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
6h 27.0 3.2 78 20 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 24.0 4.0 89 24 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 2.6 n/a
18h 37.1 7.3 80 11 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 623.0 n/a
Tomorrow 30.4 3.4 67 17 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 392.1 n/a
30h 26.6 4.2 66 17 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
36h 23.3 3.5 94 19 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 91 2.6 n/a
42h 36.0 4.8 92 9 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 571.9 n/a
Wednesday 29.4 2.8 127 13 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 335.1 n/a
54h 26.3 3.3 22 14 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 23.5 3.5 97 17 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 2.7 n/a
66h 36.5 6.4 78 8 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 63 615.3 n/a
Thursday 29.1 3.1 97 14 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 394.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matazu?
Now 30.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Matazu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Matazu?
Local time is 04:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matazu?
Matazu is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Matazu?
DEM 549 m.
Where is Matazu located?
It is at 12.25899, 7.61780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matazu in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8633649
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