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Kafanchan, Nigeria
Kaduna State · Nigeria
Kafanchan is a mid-size city in Kaduna State, Nigeria with a population of 79,522. Elevation: 2,405 ft (733 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Kafanchan
Kafanchan is a town located in the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The town owes much of its development to the railway development in the area. The railway is situated at a particular junction of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) station built in 1927. It sits on the railtrack connecting Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kafanchan, Kuru, Bauchi and finally Maiduguri.
As of 2007, Kafanchan had an estimated population of 83,092.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,522 |
| Population Density | 67,392 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.5813°, 8.2926° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Kaduna State |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.9 inches (1,496 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kafanchan
Kafanchan is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Kaduna State) with a population of 79,522. The city sits at an elevation of 2,405 feet (733 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Kafanchan
Kafanchan has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.2°C), the coldest is Aug (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2299 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,405 ft (733 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 67,392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5813°N, 8.2926°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Kafanchan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in August to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.3") and December the driest (0.0").
Train Stations in Kafanchan
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kafanchan
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Gowon Airport | JOS | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Kafanchan
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
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What is the population of Kafanchan?
Kafanchan has a population of 79,522 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 67,392 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kafanchan?
Kafanchan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches.