Sign In Register

Biliri, Nigeria

Gombe State · Nigeria

Biliri is a small city in Gombe State, Nigeria with a population of 15,976. Elevation: 1,801 ft (549 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,976 Population 48/sq mi density
1,801 ft Elevation 549 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

Discover Biliri, Nigeria

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Biliri

Biliri

Billiri, Biliri, also known as Tangle is one of the 11 Local Government Areas of Gombe State, Nigeria located South of Gombe bordered to the north by Akko Local Government Area, south and east by Shongom, and northeast by Kaltungo Local Government Area. It is historically and presently a major settlement of the Tangale people who make up the dominant majority of its inhabitant. It has an area of 737km2 and a population of 202,144 as at the 2006 census. The Tangale language is the native language of the people and is widely spoken. Like other places in northern Nigeria, Hausa language is a common language as well The postal code of the area is 771.

People

Population15,976
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Population15,976
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Coordinates9.8671°, 11.2259°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceGombe State
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Biliri

Biliri is a small city in Nigeria (Gombe State) with a population of 15,976. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet (549 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Biliri

Biliri has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.1°C), the coldest is Dec (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 11.8° / 35.8° 0.0
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 14.4° / 39.7° 1.5
Mar 29.5°C / 85°F 18.3° / 41.6° 57.0
Apr 30.1°C / 86°F 20.9° / 41.7° 161.1
May 28.5°C / 83°F 22.2° / 37.5° 281.6
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.7° 203.7
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 20.7° / 32.1° 333.2
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 19.9° / 30° 269.6
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.8° 226.0
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 17.1° / 32.3° 93.4
Nov 23.8°C / 75°F 13.5° / 32.7° 49.9
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 11.8° / 33.7° 9.0
Biliri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Area335.1 sq mi (867.9 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates9.8671°N, 11.2259°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.69"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 4.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Biliri has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Biliri

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Central Primary School,Baganje - - - -
View full schools details →

Castles in Biliri

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

District Head Kalmai
Emir Palace Tangale

Stadiums & Teams in Biliri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Biliri

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gombe Lawanti International AirportGMOMedium Airport

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Biliri.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Biliri

What is the population of Biliri?

Biliri has a population of 15,976 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 335.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Biliri?

Biliri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Biliri with another city: