Jamaa Kosa
in Karaye of Kano State, Nigeria

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
11.777 and 7.998 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 11° 46' 36" and E 7° 59' 53"
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: 12:53 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Lagos
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 6:00 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 Jamaa Kosa

Jamaa Kosa in Karaye (Kano State) is located in Nigeria about 191 mi (or 307 km) north of Abuja, the country's capital town.

Current time in Jamaa Kosa is now 12:53 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Lagos with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Jamaa Kosa. The closest airport in Nigeria is Mallam Aminu International Airport in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Karaye, Gwarzo, Kiru, Kabo and Shanono. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 11%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

31°C (87 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

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.

Challawa Gorge Dam

The Challawa Gorge Dam is in Karaye Local Government of Kano State in the Northeast of Nigeria, about 90 km southwest of Kano city. It is a major reservoir on the Challawa River, a tributary of the Kano River, which is the main tributary of the Hadejia River.

Located at 11.7428, 8.01722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Nigeria, Kano State, Yobe State, Dams completed in 1992

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