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Talata Mafara, Nigeria
Zamfara State · Nigeria
Talata Mafara is a mid-size city in Zamfara State, Nigeria with a population of 39,045. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Talata Mafara
Talata Mafara is a Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Talata Mafara, about 15 km from the Bakolori Dam on the Sokoto River. The town lies on the southern edge of the major irrigation project fed by the dam.
The town is the birthplace of Yahaya Abdulkarim, governor of Sokoto State from January 1992 to November 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 39,045 |
| Population Density | 697 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5684°, 6.0623° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Zamfara State |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.7 inches (677 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Talata Mafara
Talata Mafara is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Zamfara State) with a population of 39,045. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Talata Mafara
Talata Mafara has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.7°C), the coldest is Dec (21.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1150 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 56.0 sq mi (145.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5684°N, 6.0623°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Talata Mafara has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 75°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Talata Mafara
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gusau Airport | — | Medium Airport |
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What is the population of Talata Mafara?
Talata Mafara has a population of 39,045 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 697 people per square mile, spread across 56.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Talata Mafara?
Talata Mafara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.