Location & Surroundings
Zankan is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 21 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is 95 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Zangan Kogo
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° 23' 24" N, 8° 17' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,600 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:11
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zankan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zankan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.2 | 1.5 | 289 | 63 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 155 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 98 | 172.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 170 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 355 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 80 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.2 | 321 | 45 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 659.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 76 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 73 | 329.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 158 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.91 / 1.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 290 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.5 | 1.7 | 312 | 47 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 532.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 153 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 346.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 182 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 348 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.2 | 1.2 | 234 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 73 | 632.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zankan?
Now 29.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Zankan today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Zankan?
Local time is 19:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zankan?
Zankan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zankan?
DEM 542 m.
Where is Zankan located?
It is at 9.39005, 8.29722 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zankan in?
It is in Nigeria.