Location & Surroundings
Tambuwal is a town in Sokoto, Nigeria with 20,932 inhabitants, at 261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 485 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Tambawal · Tambawel
Overview
Tambuwal is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Sokoto State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 24' 21" N, 4° 38' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 261 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 20,932
- Pop. Density 18,772 p/km²
- Built-up 45.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:47
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tambuwal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambuwal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
30 %
Precip
4.79 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 | 26.9 | 2.9 | 201 | 72 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 204 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 2.3 | 124 | 46 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 2.0 | 162 | 51 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 375.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 2.7 | 205 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 4.79 / 4.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 201 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 0.7 | 311 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 595.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 2.3 | 115 | 46 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 446.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 4.5 | 209 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 233 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.5 | 2.1 | 233 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 596.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 3.9 | 187 | 55 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 433.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.3 | 3.7 | 221 | 73 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambuwal?
Now 26.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tambuwal today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Tambuwal?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tambuwal?
Tambuwal is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Tambuwal?
Population about 20,932.
What is the elevation of Tambuwal?
DEM 261 m.
Where is Tambuwal located?
It is at 12.40592, 4.64605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambuwal in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry