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Akwanga, Nigeria

Nasarawa State · Nigeria

Akwanga is a small city in Nasarawa State, Nigeria with a population of 15,985. Elevation: 1,490 ft (454 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

15,985 Population 44/sq mi density
1,490 ft Elevation 454 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
58.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population15,985
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Population15,985
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Coordinates8.9108°, 8.4066°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceNasarawa State
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.8 inches (1,494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akwanga

Akwanga is a small city in Nigeria (Nasarawa State) with a population of 15,985. The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet (454 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Akwanga

Akwanga has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.7°C), the coldest is Aug (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1317 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 15.9° / 37.6° 4.1
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 17.8° / 39.9° 0.9
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 21.3° / 40.8° 27.0
Apr 29.1°C / 84°F 22.4° / 39.6° 94.0
May 27.5°C / 81°F 22° / 36.4° 175.3
Jun 25.8°C / 79°F 21.1° / 33.9° 193.1
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 20.3° / 31.3° 292.4
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.7° / 30.1° 221.0
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 20.2° / 30.9° 162.9
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 19° / 32.3° 129.6
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 16.6° / 33.7° 15.8
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 15.3° / 35.2° 1.5
Akwanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,490 ft (454 m)
Area360.4 sq mi (933.5 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates8.9108°N, 8.4066°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Akwanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in August to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Akwanga

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christy Bassey Hotel

Airports Near Akwanga

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yakubu Gowon AirportJOSMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akwanga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Central Mosque Akwanga

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akwanga

What is the population of Akwanga?

Akwanga has a population of 15,985 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 360.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akwanga?

Akwanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.

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