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Kankara, Nigeria
Katsina State · Nigeria
Kankara is a small city in Katsina State, Nigeria with a population of 9,609. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kankara
In the evening of 11 December 2020, over 300 pupils were kidnapped from a boys' secondary boarding school on the outskirts of Kankara, Katsina State, northern Nigeria. A gang of gunmen on motorcycles attacked the Government Science Secondary School, where more than 800 pupils reside.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,609 |
| Population Density | 313 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.9311°, 7.4112° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Katsina State |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.0 inches (839 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kankara
Kankara is a small city in Nigeria (Katsina State) with a population of 9,609. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet (595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Area | 30.7 sq mi (79.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9311°N, 7.4112°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Kankara has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Kankara
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gusau Airport | - | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kankara?
Kankara has a population of 9,609 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 313 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kankara?
Kankara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.