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Kuje, Nigeria

FCT · Nigeria

Kuje is a mid-size city in FCT, Nigeria with a population of 97,367. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

97,367 Population 153/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Kuje

Kuje

Kuje is a local government area in the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria.

People

Population97,367
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population97,367
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates8.8795°, 7.2276°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceFCT
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,292 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kuje

Kuje is a mid-size city in Nigeria (FCT) with a population of 97,367. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Kuje

Kuje has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.7°C), the coldest is Dec (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1339 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 14.5° / 36° 5.0
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 16.5° / 38.4° 1.0
Mar 28.7°C / 84°F 20.1° / 39.3° 24.1
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 21.6° / 38° 75.2
May 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 35.2° 153.4
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 21° / 32.5° 201.3
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30.7° 260.2
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.7° / 29.8° 240.9
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30.4° 212.2
Oct 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.8° 147.4
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 15.7° / 33.2° 18.2
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 14.3° / 34.2° 0.7
Kuje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Nigeria avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area634.8 sq mi (1,644.0 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates8.8795°N, 7.2276°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
February 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
March 87°F (30°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 86°F (30°C) 3.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in Coldest, Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest

Kuje has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 77°F in August to 87°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kuje

Institution Type Founded Website
Philomath University University - ,

Schools in Kuje

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Air Force Girls Comprehensive School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kuje

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LagosJump Radio afrobeats MP3 192 kbps
KCity Radio misc MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kuje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Thought Pyramid Art Centre
Thought Pyramid Art Centre

Farmers Markets in Kuje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Art & Craft Market
Dawaki Modern Market
Gudu Market
Kabusa Marketplace
Kaura Modern Market
NAFOWA Mini 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 Kuje

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asha Hôtel
Coco
Trends place Hotel and suites

Gas Stations in Kuje

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AA Rano
AA Rano
Ap
NG #10291960712
Shafa
Total
TotalEnergies

Stadiums & Teams in Kuje

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kuje

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nnamdi Azikiwe International AirportABVLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Kuje

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bio cycle clinic
Bio-Cycle Laboratory
Bridge Clinic
Diagnoroy Consult ltd
EHA Clinics
Primary health care center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Area
1,264.0 km² (487.9 mi²)
Founded
2014
Website
centenarycity.com

Around Kuje

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

🇳🇬 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 Kuje

What is the population of Kuje?

Kuje has a population of 97,367 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 634.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuje?

Kuje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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