Location & Surroundings
Rantan is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Rantan is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Bebeji, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Bebeji
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 30' 35" N, 8° 22' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 537 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,599 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:31
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Mountains & Terrain in Rantan
Weather in Rantan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rantan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 24.1 | 2.2 | 32 | 27 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 2.4 | 90 | 32 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.4 | 4.7 | 64 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 652.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 2.9 | 61 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.3 | 352 | 26 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.0 | 56 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.7 | 4.2 | 63 | 14 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 2.0 | 64 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 396.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 1.5 | 202 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 232 | 47 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.2 | 1.8 | 44 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 610.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.1 | 56 | 18 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 353.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 2.3 | 244 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rantan?
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Rantan today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Rantan?
Local time is 09:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rantan?
Rantan is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Rantan?
DEM 537 m.
Where is Rantan located?
It is at 11.50968, 8.37626 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rantan in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry