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Goronyo, Nigeria
Sokoto · Nigeria
Goronyo is a small city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 10,460. Elevation: 915 ft (279 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Goronyo
Goronyo is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Goronyo, on the Sokoto River. It has an area of 1,704 km2 and a population of 182,296 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 842.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,460 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.4423°, 5.6723° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Sokoto |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.8 inches (504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Goronyo
Goronyo is a small city in Nigeria (Sokoto) with a population of 10,460. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet (279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Goronyo
Goronyo has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (33.7°C), the coldest is Dec (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 657.9 sq mi (1,704.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4423°N, 5.6723°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) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Goronyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 74°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Goronyo
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Goronyo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | SKO | Large Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Goronyo?
Goronyo has a population of 10,460 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 657.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Goronyo?
Goronyo 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 82°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.