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Gamboru, Nigeria
Borno State · Nigeria
Gamboru is a mid-size city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 84,672. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gamboru
Gamboru is a market town in Borno State, northeast Nigeria, near the Cameroon border. Ngala is the administrative headquarters of the local government area.
People
Climate
| Population | 84,672 |
| Population Density | 17,315 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.3730°, 14.2069° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Borno State |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.5 inches (418 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gamboru
Gamboru is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 84,672. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Gamboru
Gamboru has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (35.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3730°N, 14.2069°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Gamboru has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 74°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Gamboru
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njemema Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gamboru
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Clinics in Gamboru
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gamboru
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Post Offices in Gamboru
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Charlie Fotokol |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gamboru
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosquée Gamboru |
Quick Facts
Around Gamboru
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gamboru?
Gamboru has a population of 84,672 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 17,315 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gamboru?
Gamboru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.5 inches.