Location & Surroundings
Tanagar is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 461 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 21 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
11° 57' 5" N, 8° 41' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 461 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,816 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:06
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Weather in Tanagar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanagar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.6 | 2.5 | 85 | 27 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 0.7 | 66 | 33 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.3 | 59 | 36 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.5 | 3.3 | 80 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 589.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 2.1 | 26 | 26 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 390.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.6 | 15 | 30 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 153 | 38 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 4.1 | 97 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 647.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.4 | 2.3 | 49 | 23 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 363.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 3.1 | 50 | 24 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 61 | 30 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 5.9 | 84 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 657.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.9 | 3.1 | 43 | 20 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 404.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanagar?
Now 29.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Tanagar today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Tanagar?
Local time is 03:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tanagar?
Tanagar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tanagar?
DEM 461 m.
Where is Tanagar located?
It is at 11.95129, 8.69178 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanagar in?
It is in Nigeria.