Location & Surroundings
Zonkwa is a third-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 854 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 22 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 67 km away.
Overview
Zonkwa is ward in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It is located in Zangon Kataf, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Zangon Kataf
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 46' 54" N, 8° 16' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 854 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,668 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:36
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Places in Zonkwa
Weather in Zonkwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zonkwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
37 %
Precip
0.65 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 | 25.4 | 0.3 | 292 | 74 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 324 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 5.36 / 5.36 | 83 | 439.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 183 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 186 | 98 | 1,016.0 | 0.17 / 0.50 | 43 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 1.7 | 203 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.16 / 0.65 | 39 | 581.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 3.94 / 4.59 | 13 | 436.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 243 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 2.71 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.8 | 191 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 90 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.1 | 3.0 | 191 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 63 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 281 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 6.06 / 6.14 | 100 | 381.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 200 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 3.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 180 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 3.6 | 208 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 370.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zonkwa?
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 27.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zonkwa today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Zonkwa?
Local time is 19:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zonkwa?
Zonkwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Zonkwa?
DEM 854 m.
Where is Zonkwa located?
It is at 9.78180, 8.27225 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zonkwa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry