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Bouza

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bouza is a town in Tahoua Region, Niger with 14,032 inhabitants, at 406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Madaoua, 40 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 435 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tahoua Airport, 98 km away.

Overview

Bouza is urban commune in Niger — FR commune urbaine du Niger.

It is located in Bouza Department, Niger, Africa.

The population is about 101,445 (2012).

The elevation is around 426 metre.

Also known as: Buza

Basic Data

  • Country Niger
  • Located in Bouza Department
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 25' 23" N, 6° 2' 34" E
  • Elevation DEM: 406 m
  • Timezone Africa/Niamey
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 14,032
  • Pop. Density 30,732 p/km²
  • Built-up 22.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +227

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Weather in Bouza

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bouza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 8.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.3 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.

Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
8.7 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.75 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.4 8.7 162 62 1,014.8 - / 0.00 40 0.0 n/a
6h 24.7 2.3 275 64 1,014.3 0.92 / 0.92 100 2.1 n/a
12h 32.3 4.1 314 43 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 514.8 n/a
18h 32.3 0.7 322 39 1,010.8 0.53 / 0.53 100 392.8 n/a
Tomorrow 30.1 1.4 264 47 1,011.0 0.22 / 0.75 100 0.0 n/a
30h 28.3 3.4 259 54 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.4 n/a
36h 33.3 2.8 252 39 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 465.6 n/a
42h 31.0 7.0 226 47 1,010.7 0.22 / 0.22 72 394.0 n/a
Friday 27.3 5.9 247 67 1,012.1 1.19 / 1.41 84 0.0 n/a
54h 26.4 2.9 266 70 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 44 2.1 n/a
60h 35.6 3.0 26 30 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 85 604.8 n/a
66h 36.2 2.8 64 21 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 10 441.4 n/a
Saturday 31.1 5.8 292 45 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bouza?
Now 27.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 8.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 32.3 C, max wind 8.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 515 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bouza today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Bouza?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bouza?
Bouza is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bouza?
Population about 14,032.
What is the elevation of Bouza?
DEM 406 m.
Where is Bouza located?
It is at 14.42293, 6.04278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bouza in?
It is in Niger.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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