Location & Surroundings
Raba is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wudil, 17 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 51 km away.
Overview
Raba is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Garko, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Garko
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 40' 8" N, 8° 47' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 288 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:37
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Places in Raba
Weather in Raba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Raba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.6 | 123 | 25 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 3.5 | 71 | 11 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 679.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 48 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 76 | 18 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.6 | 192 | 25 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 2.9 | 63 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 670.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 3.1 | 33 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 405.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 232 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.9 | 190 | 36 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.6 | 1.3 | 341 | 17 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 613.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 2.7 | 47 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 385.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 0.1 | 29 | 21 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 2.1 | 95 | 23 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 4.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Raba?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Raba today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Raba?
Local time is 17:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Raba?
Raba is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Raba?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Raba located?
It is at 11.66876, 8.79563 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Raba in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry