Sarkin Shanu
in Bebeji of Kano State, Nigeria

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
11.451 and 8.373 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 11° 27' 1" and E 8° 22' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Naira - NGN
Spoken languages:
English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:18 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Lagos
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 5:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-11.055 and -171.088 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Taulaga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Nigeria in Western Africa

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Nigeria. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Sarkin Shanu

Sarkin Shanu in Bebeji (Kano State) is a town located in Nigeria about 176 mi (or 283 km) north of Abuja, the country's capital town.

Time in Sarkin Shanu is now 03:18 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Lagos with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports closer to Sarkin Shanu, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Nigeria is Mallam Aminu International Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 68 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tudun Wada, Rano, Garun Malam, Bebeji and Kibiya. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 10%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 9% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (87 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

31°C (88 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

32°C (89 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Tiga Dam

The Tiga Dam is in Kano State in the Northeast of Nigeria, constructed in 1971-1974. It is a major reservoir on the Kano River, the main tributary of the Hadejia River.

Located at 11.4372, 8.4025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Nigeria, Kano State, Yobe State, Dams completed in 1974

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