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Kachia, Nigeria

Kaduna State · Nigeria

Kachia is a mid-size city in Kaduna State, Nigeria with a population of 30,893. Elevation: 2,356 ft (718 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,893 Population 717/sq mi density
2,356 ft Elevation 718 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Kachia

Kachia

Kachia is a Local Government Area in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kachia. It has an area of 4,570 km2 and a population of 252,568 in the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 802.

People

Population30,893
Density717/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Population30,893
Population Density717 / sq mi
Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Coordinates9.8734°, 7.9541°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKaduna State
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kachia

Kachia is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Kaduna State) with a population of 30,893. The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet (718 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Kachia

Kachia has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Mar (27°C), the coldest is Dec (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 4010 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 12.3° / 35.2° 1.1
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 14.3° / 38° 0.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 17.4° / 39.1° 390.7
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 18.9° / 37.1° 755.8
May 25.4°C / 78°F 19.8° / 34.1° 771.9
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 19.4° / 32.1° 493.0
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 18.9° / 29.8° 588.4
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 18.3° / 28.5° 390.0
Sep 23.3°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.7° 343.4
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.3° 149.0
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 13.4° / 31.4° 94.8
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 11.9° / 32.7° 31.0
Kachia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Area43.1 sq mi (111.6 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates9.8734°N, 7.9541°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 9.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest, Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 10.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest

Kachia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kachia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GSS Kachia - - - -
St. John's Secondary Kachia - - - -
St. John's Primary Kachia - - - -
St. John's Hall - - - -
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Train Stations in Kachia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kurmin Biri

Airports Near Kachia

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaduna Old Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kachia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Royal Church
St. John's Catholic Church

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 Kachia

What is the population of Kachia?

Kachia has a population of 30,893 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 717 people per square mile, spread across 43.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kachia?

Kachia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.

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