Gwagwalada, Nigeria
FCT · Nigeria
Gwagwalada is a large city in FCT, Nigeria with a population of 158,618. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 158,618 |
| Population Density | 340 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9434°, 7.0817° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | FCT |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gwagwalada
Gwagwalada is a large city in Nigeria (FCT) with a population of 158,618. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet (186 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Gwagwalada
Gwagwalada has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.4°C), the coldest is Dec (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1244 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 466.9 sq mi (1,209.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9434°N, 7.0817°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Gwagwalada has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 77°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Gwagwalada
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LagosJump Radio | afrobeats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KCity Radio | misc | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Gwagwalada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAFOWA Mini Market |
Gas Stations in Gwagwalada
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gwagwalada
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gwagwalada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gwagwalada
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | Large Airport |
| Minna Airport | MXJ | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gwagwalada
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| COCIN church |
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What is the population of Gwagwalada?
Gwagwalada has a population of 158,618 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 340 people per square mile, spread across 466.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gwagwalada?
Gwagwalada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches.
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