Location & Surroundings
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is a town in Kaduna State, Nigeria with 22,380 inhabitants, at 657 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mando, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 69 km away.
Also known as: Birni-Gwari · Birnin-Gwari
Overview
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is DE Siedlung in Nigeria.
It is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kaduna 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° 0' 55" N, 6° 46' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 657 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 22,380
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:42
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofo-Birnin-Gwari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.7 | 61 | 25 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 3.3 | 70 | 23 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 3.9 | 81 | 22 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 4.8 | 71 | 11 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 605.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 2.8 | 61 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 397.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 2.7 | 66 | 19 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 3.9 | 75 | 20 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.2 | 4.3 | 80 | 12 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 3.1 | 65 | 20 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 397.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 139 | 22 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 2.7 | 80 | 24 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 3.0 | 77 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 605.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.9 | 3.0 | 61 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Sofo-Birnin-Gwari today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari?
Local time is 06:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari?
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is a populated place.
How many people live in Sofo-Birnin-Gwari?
Population about 22,380.
What is the elevation of Sofo-Birnin-Gwari?
DEM 657 m.
Where is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari located?
It is at 11.01537, 6.78036 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry