Location & Surroundings
Sanka is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Agaie, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 43 km away.
Also known as: Edotsu
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
9° 2' 56" N, 6° 24' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 77 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:10
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 24.5 | 0.8 | 219 | 69 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.8 | 0.7 | 162 | 30 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 597.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 2.2 | 195 | 39 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 399.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 1.5 | 135 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.4 | 165 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 201 | 41 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 565.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.1 | 185 | 43 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 364.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 0.1 | 192 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 0.4 | 91 | 63 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 1.3 | 241 | 33 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 592.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 1.3 | 187 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 398.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.2 | 54 | 48 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.4 | 0.7 | 315 | 49 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sanka?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Sanka today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sanka?
Local time is 19:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sanka?
Sanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sanka?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Sanka located?
It is at 9.04884, 6.40298 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sanka in?
It is in Nigeria.