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Karu, Nigeria
Nasarawa State · Nigeria
Karu is a small town in Nasarawa State, Nigeria with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,280 ft (390 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Karu
Masaka is a town in Nasarawa, central Nigeria. It is a district of Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State and is among the towns that forms the Karu urban area, a conurbation of towns under Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The neighbouring towns to Masaka, also in this urban area as a result of their merger following a population explosion in the zone, are:Mararaba,
Ado,
New Nyanya,
Masaka,
New Karu and Kurunduma
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0094°, 7.6615° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Nasarawa State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Karu
Karu is a small town in Nigeria (Nasarawa State) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 275.3 sq mi (713.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0094°N, 7.6615°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Karu has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 77°F in August to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.0").
Schools in Karu
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awwaliyya Nursery and Primary School Annex 2 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Karu
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LagosJump Radio | afrobeats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KCity Radio | misc | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Karu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thought Pyramid Art Centre | ||||
| Thought Pyramid Art Centre |
Libraries in Karu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Library of Nigeria | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Nigeria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Karu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apo Urban Market | |||||
| FCT Farmers Market | |||||
| FCT Farmers Market | |||||
| Garki Market | |||||
| Gudu Market | |||||
| Kabusa Marketplace | |||||
| Kaura Modern Market | |||||
| New Utako Modern Market | |||||
| New Utako Modern Market | |||||
| Okanga Plaza | |||||
| Rids Plaza | |||||
| Utako Farmers Market | |||||
| Utako Farmers Market | |||||
| Wuse Market | |||||
| Wuye Ultra Modern Market | |||||
| Wuye Ultra Modern Market |
Hotels in Karu
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Karu
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Karu
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Karu
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | ABV | Large Airport |
Treatment Centers in Karu
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bio cycle clinic | ||
| Bio-Cycle Laboratory | ||
| Bridge Clinic | ||
| Diagnoroy Consult ltd | ||
| Primary health care center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karu
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Awwaliyya Mosque |
Quick Facts
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Karu
What is the weather like in Karu?
Karu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.