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Kura, Nigeria

Kano State · Nigeria

Kura is a small city in Kano State, Nigeria with a population of 9,537. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

9,537 Population 23,261/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Kura

Kura – miasto w Nigerii, w stanie Kano. Według danych szacunkowych na rok 2009 liczyło 24 730 mieszkańców.

People

Population9,537
Density23,261/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Population9,537
Population Density23,261 / sq mi
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Coordinates11.7723°, 8.4263°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKano State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kura

Kura is a small city in Nigeria (Kano State) with a population of 9,537. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Kura

Kura has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 745 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 52.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 233.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 134.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Kura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Nigeria avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density23,261/sq mi
Coordinates11.7723°N, 8.4263°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Kura has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 71°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Kura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum Gidan Makama Kano
National Museum Gidan Makama Kano

Libraries in Kura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Faculty of Engineering0.0
Kano State LIbrary0.0
Kano State LIbrary0.0

Farmers Markets in Kura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bata Market
Central Market
Central Market
Sharada Market
Sharada Market
Tarauni Market
Tarauni Market
Wambai Market North
Wambai Market North
Wambai Market South
Wambai Market South

Stadiums & Teams in Kura

TeamLeagueDivision
Kano Pillars Stadium
Sani Abacha Stadium

Airports Near Kura

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mallam Aminu Kano International AirportKANLarge Airport
Zaria AirportZARMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Kura

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al Ihsan Clinics and Surgery
FIRST CLASS CLINIC AND MATERNITY
MADADI
MUBARAKUN MEDICINE
RAHAMA CHEMIST

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 Kura

What is the population of Kura?

Kura has a population of 9,537 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 23,261 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kura?

Kura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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