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Tambuwal, Nigeria
Sokoto · Nigeria
Tambuwal is a small city in Sokoto, Nigeria with a population of 20,932. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tambuwal
Tambuwal is a Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Tambuwal on the A1 highway at 12°24′00″N 4°40′00″E.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,932 |
| Population Density | 536 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.4059°, 4.6461° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Sokoto |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tambuwal
Tambuwal is a small city in Nigeria (Sokoto) with a population of 20,932. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet (261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Tambuwal
Tambuwal has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (33.2°C), the coldest is Dec (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1162 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 39.1 sq mi (101.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.4059°N, 4.6461°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 91°F (33°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Tambuwal has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 77°F in January to 91°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Museums in Tambuwal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abudullahi Fodio Central Museum |
Clinics in Tambuwal
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tambuwal
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport | SKO | Large Airport |
| Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport | - | Large Airport |
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What is the population of Tambuwal?
Tambuwal has a population of 20,932 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 536 people per square mile, spread across 39.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tambuwal?
Tambuwal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches.