Location & Surroundings
Takwasa is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 394 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 69 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
12° 33' 22" N, 8° 53' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 394 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,068 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:53
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Takwasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Takwasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 36.8 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
3.8 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 28.5 | 3.8 | 191 | 56 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 261 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.8 | 3.2 | 285 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 647.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 3.8 | 272 | 35 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 411.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 6.9 | 202 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 4.8 | 212 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 99 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 4.9 | 256 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.98 / 1.05 | 100 | 360.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 5.5 | 224 | 55 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 43 | 284.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 7.1 | 112 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 22.83 / 22.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 301 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 5.56 / 28.52 | 98 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 0.6 | 208 | 41 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 150 | 50 | 1,008.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 81 | 440.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.4 | 4.3 | 246 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.47 / 0.60 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Takwasa?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 36.8 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Takwasa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Takwasa?
Local time is 07:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Takwasa?
Takwasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Takwasa?
DEM 394 m.
Where is Takwasa located?
It is at 12.55624, 8.89245 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Takwasa in?
It is in Nigeria.