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Kaura Namoda, Nigeria

Zamfara State · Nigeria

Kaura Namoda is a mid-size city in Zamfara State, Nigeria with a population of 69,725. Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

69,725 Population 208/sq mi density
1,299 ft Elevation 396 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Kaura Namoda

Kaura Namoda, is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kaura-Namoda, home to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura-Namoda.
It has an area of 868 km2 and a population of over 281,367 at the 2006 census.

People

Population69,725
Density208/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Population69,725
Population Density208 / sq mi
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Coordinates12.5937°, 6.5865°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceZamfara State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (683 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kaura Namoda

Kaura Namoda is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Zamfara State) with a population of 69,725. The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Kaura Namoda

Kaura Namoda has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.6°C), the coldest is Dec (20.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1165 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 10.5° / 34.7° 1.1
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 12.3° / 37.8° 0.2
Mar 29.4°C / 85°F 17.8° / 40.8° 2.4
Apr 31.6°C / 89°F 20.9° / 42.2° 13.3
May 31.4°C / 88°F 22.6° / 41.8° 113.2
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 22.2° / 38.8° 181.5
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 21.2° / 35.1° 292.7
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.8° 278.0
Sep 26°C / 79°F 20.8° / 33.4° 228.6
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 16.4° / 34.3° 29.7
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 13.4° / 34° 24.4
Dec 20.9°C / 70°F 10.7° / 33.2° 0.0
Kaura Namoda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates12.5937°N, 6.5865°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.35"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in Warmest
May 89°F (31°C) 1.9 in
June 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Kaura Namoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 73°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Kaura Namoda

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaura-Namoda

Gas Stations in Kaura Namoda

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NG #7541246602
NG #7559431589
NG #7559431844
NG #7674356037

Airports Near Kaura Namoda

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gusau AirportMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Area
868.0 km² (335.0 mi²)

Around Kaura Namoda

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 3

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaura Namoda

What is the population of Kaura Namoda?

Kaura Namoda has a population of 69,725 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 335.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kaura Namoda?

Kaura Namoda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

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