Location & Surroundings
Samamiya is a town in Jigawa State, Nigeria with 8,087 inhabitants, at 437 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Birnin Kudu, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 97 km away.
Also known as: Samammiya · Saman
Overview
Samamiya is DE Siedlung in Nigeria.
It is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Jigawa State
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 20' 55" N, 9° 38' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 437 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,087
- Pop. Density 7,483 p/km²
- Built-up 19.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:33
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Samamiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samamiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 29.3 | 2.2 | 126 | 30 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 0.9 | 60 | 35 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 78 | 39 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 4.1 | 72 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 670.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 1.6 | 145 | 28 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 278 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.2 | 260 | 40 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 3.0 | 80 | 19 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 667.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.2 | 1.8 | 84 | 30 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 397.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 2.0 | 147 | 35 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 335 | 46 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 4.3 | 71 | 19 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 666.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.9 | 2.6 | 101 | 24 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 401.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samamiya?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Samamiya today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Samamiya?
Local time is 02:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samamiya?
Samamiya is a populated place.
How many people live in Samamiya?
Population about 8,087.
What is the elevation of Samamiya?
DEM 437 m.
Where is Samamiya located?
It is at 11.34873, 9.63989 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samamiya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry