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Katagum, Nigeria
Bauchi · Nigeria
Katagum is a small city in Bauchi, Nigeria with a population of 10,602. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Katagum
Katagum is a town, a local government area and a traditional emirate in Bauchi State of north eastern Nigeria. The town is located on the northern bank of the Jama'are River, which is a tributary of the Hadejia. Most of the inhabitants are peoples from the Fulani, Kanuri, Karai-karai and Hausa tribes. The chief agricultural products include peanuts (groundnuts), sorghum, millet, rice, cowpeas, cotton, indigo, and gum arabic. Livestock include horses, cattle, goats, sheep, donkeys and a lot of poultry.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,602 |
| Population Density | 1,949 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.2851°, 10.3503° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Bauchi |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.7 inches (577 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Katagum
Katagum is a small city in Nigeria (Bauchi) with a population of 10,602. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Katagum
Katagum has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (33.7°C), the coldest is Dec (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 858 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2851°N, 10.3503°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Katagum has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 72°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.0").
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What is the population of Katagum?
Katagum has a population of 10,602 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 1,949 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Katagum?
Katagum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.