Location & Surroundings
Sakamaru is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwadabawa, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 550 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 61 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
13° 27' 37" N, 5° 13' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,468 p/km²
- Built-up 9.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:10
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sakamaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakamaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
35.3 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 35.3 | 3.5 | 53 | 21 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 1.8 | 70 | 24 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.3 | 225 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 1.3 | 156 | 23 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 619.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.0 | 2.3 | 179 | 23 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 446.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 3.3 | 247 | 36 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.4 | 203 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.0 | 1.8 | 249 | 28 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 610.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.2 | 2.5 | 206 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 428.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.0 | 3.8 | 212 | 45 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 4.8 | 240 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.3 | 3.8 | 261 | 30 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 562.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.3 | 2.6 | 210 | 25 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakamaru?
Now 35.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Sakamaru today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Sakamaru?
Local time is 04:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sakamaru?
Sakamaru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakamaru?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Sakamaru located?
It is at 13.46041, 5.22119 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakamaru in?
It is in Nigeria.