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Binji, Nigeria

Sokoto · Nigeria

Binji is a small city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 6,717. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,717 Population 31/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
21.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Binji

Binji is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Binji. It was originally established by the sons of the military commander Ali Jedo as a Ribat.

People

Population6,717
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain21.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Population6,717
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates13.2229°, 4.9089°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceSokoto
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation21.6 inches (549 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Binji

Binji is a small city in Nigeria (Sokoto) with a population of 6,717. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Binji has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above Nigeria avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area215.8 sq mi (559.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates13.2229°N, 4.9089°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
May 91°F (33°C) 1.5 in
June 87°F (31°C) 3.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in

Binji has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Binji

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Twaidi Zaidi Basic Health Centre

Airports Near Binji

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sadiq Abubakar III International AirportSKOLarge Airport
Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport-Large 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Binji

What is the population of Binji?

Binji has a population of 6,717 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 215.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Binji?

Binji has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.6 inches.

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