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Samamiya, Nigeria

Jigawa State · Nigeria

Samamiya is a small city in Jigawa State, Nigeria with a population of 8,087. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,087 Population 62/sq mi density
1,434 ft Elevation 437 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population8,087
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Population8,087
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Coordinates11.3487°, 9.6399°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceJigawa State
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (830 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Samamiya

Samamiya is a small city in Nigeria (Jigawa State) with a population of 8,087. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Samamiya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Area130.0 sq mi (336.7 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates11.3487°N, 9.6399°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in

Samamiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 72°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Samamiya

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dutse International Airport-Small Airport

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 Samamiya

What is the population of Samamiya?

Samamiya has a population of 8,087 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 130.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samamiya?

Samamiya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.

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