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Kukawa, Nigeria

Borno State · Nigeria

Kukawa is a small city in Borno State, Nigeria with a population of 16,077. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

16,077 Population 9/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
13.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Kukawa

Kukawa is a town and Local Government Area in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno, close to Lake Chad. Kukawa was originally founded as Kuka in the early 19th century by the military leader and religious scholar Muhammad al-Amin al-Kanemi. The town once served as the capital of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in 1846–1893.

People

Population16,077
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain13.7 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population16,077
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates12.9248°, 13.5662°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceBorno State
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation13.7 inches (348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kukawa

Kukawa is a small city in Nigeria (Borno State) with a population of 16,077. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Kukawa

Kukawa has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (35.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 11.4° / 37° 0.0
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 12.8° / 39.7° 0.0
Mar 31.2°C / 88°F 19° / 43.8° 0.3
Apr 34.5°C / 94°F 22.2° / 45.4° 0.2
May 35.7°C / 96°F 25.1° / 45.1° 4.7
Jun 34°C / 93°F 25.5° / 44.2° 43.4
Jul 30.2°C / 86°F 22.7° / 40.6° 201.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.9° / 34.7° 281.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.6° / 36.1° 108.4
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 17.2° / 36.6° 47.1
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 15° / 36.4° 0.0
Dec 23.1°C / 74°F 12.2° / 36.1° 0.0
Kukawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.1°F
54% above Nigeria avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area1,869.5 sq mi (4,842.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates12.9248°N, 13.5662°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.7"
64% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
May 92°F (33°C) 0.5 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 1.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Kukawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 73°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Clinics in Kukawa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dogoshi Health Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 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 Kukawa

What is the population of Kukawa?

Kukawa has a population of 16,077 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 1,869.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kukawa?

Kukawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.7 inches.

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