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Shanga, Nigeria

Kebbi · Nigeria

Shanga is a small city in Kebbi, Nigeria with a population of 7,471. Elevation: 548 ft (167 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

7,471 Population 94/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Shanga

Shanga is a Local Government Area in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Shanga.

People

Population7,471
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Population7,471
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates11.2137°, 4.5794°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKebbi
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shanga

Shanga is a small city in Nigeria (Kebbi) with a population of 7,471. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Shanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average83.5°F
55% above Nigeria avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area79.5 sq mi (205.8 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates11.2137°N, 4.5794°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
March 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
April 92°F (33°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 89°F (31°C) 3.2 in
June 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
October 83°F (28°C) 1.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Shanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 79°F in December to 92°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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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 Shanga

What is the population of Shanga?

Shanga has a population of 7,471 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 79.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shanga?

Shanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

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