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Kontagora, Nigeria
Niger State · Nigeria
Kontagora is a mid-size city in Niger State, Nigeria with a population of 98,754. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Kontagora
Kontagora is a major town on the south bank of the Kontagora River in north-west Niger State, Nigeria. It is the capital city of the Kontagora Emirate.
The former Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello hails from Kontagora.
On December 15, 1995, the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Kontagora was established here. St Michael's Cathedral is the seat of the apostolic vicar.
People
Climate
| Population | 98,754 |
| Population Density | 113 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4032°, 5.4708° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Niger State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.5 inches (1,130 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kontagora
Kontagora is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Niger State) with a population of 98,754. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Kontagora
Kontagora has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.6°C), the coldest is Dec (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1799 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 872.5 sq mi (2,259.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4032°N, 5.4708°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Kontagora has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in August to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (0.0").
Clinics in Kontagora
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kontagora
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Quick Facts
Around Kontagora
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
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What is the population of Kontagora?
Kontagora has a population of 98,754 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 872.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kontagora?
Kontagora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches.