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Kaduna, Nigeria
Kaduna State · Nigeria
Kaduna is a major city in Kaduna State, Nigeria with a population of 1,850,000. Elevation: 2,054 ft (626 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kaduna
Kaduna is the capital city of Kaduna State, and the former political capital of Northern Nigeria. It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River. It is a trade center and a major transportation hub as the gateway to northern states of Nigeria, with its rail and important road network.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,850,000 |
| Population Density | 11,117 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.5264°, 7.4388° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Kaduna State |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kaduna
Kaduna is a major city in Nigeria (Kaduna State) with a population of 1,850,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,054 feet (626 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Kaduna
Kaduna has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.4°C), the coldest is Dec (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3454 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Area | 166.4 sq mi (431.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.5264°N, 7.4388°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Kaduna has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in August to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kaduna
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED lecture Room (Hall A, Hall B2. Hall B3, Hall C2, Hall C3) | University | - | , |
| AETD Hangar | University | - | , |
| AFIT Armament Engineering Department | University | - | , |
| AFIT Armament Engineering Department | University | - | , |
| AFIT Electrical Electronics Departmen | University | - | , |
| AFIT Electrical Electronics Department | University | - | , |
| AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AFIT), Kaduna | University | - | , |
| Air Force Research And Development Centre (AFRDC) | University | - | , |
| Air Force Research And Development Centre (AFRDC) | University | - | , |
| Air Force Research And Development Centre (AFRDC) | University | - | , |
| AirForce Institute of Technology Kaduna | University | - | , |
| AMAO hall | University | - | , |
| AMAO hall | University | - | , |
| Block Of Classrooms | University | - | , |
| BURSARY DEPARTMENT | University | - | , |
| Center fo Entrepreneurship Development | University | - | , |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEED) | University | - | , |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEED) | University | - | , |
| College of Basic and Remedial Studies, Kaduna State University | University | - | Visit → |
| Dialogue Computer Training School | College | - | , |
| Faculty of Air Engineering(FAE) | University | - | , |
| Faculty of science and computing | University | - | , |
| Faculty of science and computing | University | - | , |
| Faculty of social and management science | University | - | , |
| Faculty of social and management science | University | - | , |
| GENERAL STUDIES UNIT | University | - | , |
| GENERAL STUDIES UNIT | University | - | , |
| Hall A, Hall B | University | - | , |
| Hall C | University | - | , |
| HEADQUARTERS | University | - | , |
| Kaduna Polytechnic | University | - | , |
| Kaduna State University Main Campus | University | - | , |
| Lecture room 191 | University | - | , |
| Lecture room 192 | University | - | , |
| Lecture room 193 | University | - | , |
| Lecture room 194 | University | - | , |
| LR 301 and LR 302 | University | - | , |
| LR 301 and LR 302 | University | - | , |
| MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE GROUND ENGINEERING | University | - | , |
| MECHANICAL & AEROSPACE GROUND ENGINEERING(MAGED) | University | - | , |
| Mechanical Engineering Department | University | - | , |
| Mechanical Lecture Room | University | - | , |
| Mechanical Lecture Room | University | - | , |
| National Open University | College | - | , |
| National Teachers Institute | College | - | , |
| Nigeria Police Training School | College | - | , |
| SCHOOL OF BASIC AND REMEDIAL STUDIES | University | - | , |
| School of Basic and Remidal Studies, Airforce institute of technology kaduna Nigeria | University | - | , |
| School of Basic and Remidal Studies, Airforce institute of technology kaduna Nigeria | University | - | , |
| Technical College | University | - | , |
| Yisa Doko Hall | University | - | , |
Schools in Kaduna
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laila Dogon Yaro | - | - | - | - |
| Zamani College | - | - | - | - |
| Essence International School African Heritage Village | - | - | - | - |
| LEA Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasatu Tarbiyyatul Awladul Muslimin | - | - | - | - |
| Essence International School | - | - | - | - |
| Taurari Trend Setters School | - | - | - | - |
| Zamani Junior Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| F.G.C | - | - | - | - |
| Darrul Hudda | - | - | - | - |
| Moini | - | - | - | - |
| Public School (Black and White) | - | - | - | - |
| Sacre Heart | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy School | - | - | - | - |
| Turkish International School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-muhibbah Islamic academy | - | - | - | - |
| GGSS Maimuna Gwarzo | - | - | - | - |
| Kaduna Capital School | - | - | - | - |
| GSS Doka Boys School | - | - | - | - |
| FAMAKS British School | - | - | - | - |
| LEA Maiduguri Road | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Travis | - | - | - | - |
| Madarasatu Tarbiyyatul Islam | - | - | - | - |
| Legacy School | - | - | - | - |
| Zamani College | - | - | - | - |
| Essence International School African Heritage Village | - | - | - | - |
| Laila Dogon Yaro | - | - | - | - |
| Queen Amina College | - | - | - | - |
| Dambo Sixth Form College | - | - | - | - |
| Jinie Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Madrasatu Tarbiyyatul Awladul Muslimin | - | - | - | - |
| Essence International School | - | - | - | - |
| Taurari Trend Setters School | - | - | - | - |
| Zamani Junior Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| F.G.C | - | - | - | - |
| Darrul Hudda | - | - | - | - |
| Moini | - | - | - | - |
| Public School (Black and White) | - | - | - | - |
| Sacre Heart | - | - | - | - |
| Command Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Turkish International School | - | - | - | - |
| Ungwan Yelwa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al-muhibbah Islamic academy | - | - | - | - |
| GGSS Maimuna Gwarzo | - | - | - | - |
| Kaduna Capital School | - | - | - | - |
| GSS Doka Boys School | - | - | - | - |
| Command Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Annes Nurs & Pri School | - | - | - | - |
| FAMAKS British School | - | - | - | - |
| LEA Maiduguri Road | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Travis | - | - | - | - |
| Madarasatu Tarbiyyatul Islam | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kaduna
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Kaduna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFIT library | 0.0 | |||||
| AFIT library | 0.0 | |||||
| AFIT library | 0.0 | |||||
| AIR ENGINEERING LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| E-Library and Medicine Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| FACULTY OF AIR ENGINEERING LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| FACULTY OF AIR ENGINEERING LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kaduna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chechinya Market | |||||
| Sabo Market | |||||
| Sabo Timber Market' | |||||
| Television Market | |||||
| Unguwan Rimi Market |
Hotels in Kaduna
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kaduna
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kaduna
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kaduna
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kaduna
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kaduna
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kaduna
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kaduna
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kaduna
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kaduna
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kaduna
36 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kaduna
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kaduna
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kaduna
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kaduna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadu Bello Stadium | ||
| Rancers Bees Kaduna Township Stadium |
Airports Near Kaduna
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kaduna International Airport | KAD | Large Airport |
| Zaria Airport | ZAR | Medium Airport |
| Jaji Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kaduna Old Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shiroro Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kaduna
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kaduna
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Center | ||
| General Hospital, Sabon Tasha | ||
| Queen Amina Infirmary | ||
| Unguwar Shanu PHC |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaduna
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AFIT Mosque(Masjid) | |
| Central Mosque, Maiduguri Road | |
| Danfodio Mosque | |
| Eid Prayer Ground | |
| Kano Road Central Mosque | |
| Living Faith Church & School | |
| Massalacin Isah Garo | |
| Mosque (Audu Kwangila) | |
| Mountain of Fire | |
| Nawairudeen Central Mosque | |
| Queen of Apostles Catholic Church | |
| RCCG Revelation Santuary | |
| Salamatu Kabir Mosque | |
| St Johns Catholic Church | |
| St Johns Catholic Church | |
| Sultan Bello Mosque | |
| Waff Road Mosque | |
| Yahaya Road Mosque |
Quick Facts
Around Kaduna
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Kaduna
What is the population of Kaduna?
Kaduna has a population of 1,850,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 11,117 people per square mile, spread across 166.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kaduna?
Kaduna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.