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Matankari

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Location & Surroundings

Matankari is a settlement in Dosso Region, Niger, at 240 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dogondoutchi, 14 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Dogondoutchi Airport, 15 km away.

Also known as: Matankary

Overview

Matankari is rural commune in Niger — FR commune rurale du Niger.

It is located in Dogondoutchi Department, Niger, Africa.

The population is about 68,979 (2012).

The elevation is around 227 metre.

Also known as: Matamkari

Basic Data

  • Country Niger
  • Located in Dogondoutchi Department
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 46' 2" N, 4° 0' 25" E
  • Elevation DEM: 240 m
  • Timezone Africa/Niamey
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 10,180 p/km²
  • Built-up 19.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +227

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Alternate Names

Matankary

Weather in Matankari

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

Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.

Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.00 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 27.7 3.5 218 69 1,012.1 - / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
6h 36.1 2.9 283 36 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 609.8 n/a
12h 37.1 1.7 236 30 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 486.1 n/a
18h 32.1 4.7 226 48 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 25 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 29.4 5.7 217 59 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 70 1.1 n/a
30h 36.6 5.0 266 38 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 19 605.6 n/a
36h 31.6 5.2 215 52 1,007.0 0.00 / 0.00 3 316.1 n/a
42h 26.3 5.8 219 64 1,009.8 0.74 / 0.74 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 25.6 4.2 230 72 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 1.1 n/a
54h 33.8 6.7 240 44 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 595.6 n/a
60h 34.0 4.9 194 41 1,006.4 0.00 / 0.00 30 452.9 n/a
66h 29.9 6.9 184 60 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 26.1 6.7 190 80 1,011.1 0.01 / 0.01 100 1.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matankari?
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.7 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matankari today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Matankari?
Local time is 16:13. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matankari?
Matankari is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matankari?
DEM 240 m.
Where is Matankari located?
It is at 13.76730, 4.00683 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matankari in?
It is in Niger.

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Last updated 2018-05-09
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2441215
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