Mai’Adua, Nigeria

Katsina State · Nigeria

Mai’Adua is a large city in Katsina State, Nigeria with a population of 201,178. Elevation: 1,555 ft (474 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

201,178 Population 72,891/sq mi density
1,555 ft Elevation 474 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
12.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Mai’Adua

Mai'Adua city is a city in Katsina state and a Local Government Area in Katsina State, Nigeria, sharing a border with the Republic of Niger. Its headquarters is in the city of Mai'Adua on the A2 highway.

People

Population201,178
Density72,891/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Population201,178
Population Density72,891 / sq mi
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Coordinates13.1799°, 8.2304°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKatsina State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation12.9 inches (328 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mai’Adua

Mai’Adua is a large city in Nigeria (Katsina State) with a population of 201,178. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet (474 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Mai’Adua

Mai’Adua has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (32.4°C), the coldest is Dec (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1134 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 9.4° / 33.9° 1.9
Feb 22.7°C / 73°F 11.1° / 37.1° 0.5
Mar 28.9°C / 84°F 16.9° / 40.8° 5.9
Apr 31.8°C / 89°F 20° / 42.2° 15.4
May 32.4°C / 90°F 22.5° / 42° 58.4
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 22.6° / 40° 136.6
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 21.3° / 35.3° 326.4
Aug 25.3°C / 77°F 20.5° / 31.7° 301.3
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 20.4° / 32.2° 232.7
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 15.4° / 33.1° 32.7
Nov 22.5°C / 72°F 12.4° / 32.5° 22.8
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 9.9° / 32.2° 0.0
Mai’Adua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Nigeria avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density72,891/sq mi
Coordinates13.1799°N, 8.2304°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

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Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
May 89°F (31°C) 1.0 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 2.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Mai’Adua has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Mai’Adua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Umaru Musa Yar'adua AirportDKAMedium Airport
Tessaoua Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Area
528.0 km² (203.8 mi²)
Postal Code
824

🇳🇬 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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What is the population of Mai’Adua?

Mai’Adua has a population of 201,178 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 72,891 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mai’Adua?

Mai’Adua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 12.9 inches.

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