Location & Surroundings
Agatu is a second-order administrative division in Benue State, Nigeria, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 28 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 135 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 87 km away.
Also known as: Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Agatu
Overview
Agatu is LGA in Benue State, Nigeria.
It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.
Established in 1991-00-00.
The population is about 115,597 (2006).
Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Agatu
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Benue State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 54' 22" N, 7° 51' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 68 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:01
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Places in Agatu
Mountains & Terrain in Agatu
Alternate Names
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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Agatu
Weather in Agatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Agatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.4 | 0.7 | 203 | 90 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.1 | 1.4 | 330 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 647.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.9 | 191 | 61 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 409.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 229 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.2 | 218 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 0.5 | 269 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 637.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.1 | 165 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 399.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 0.8 | 246 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 1.2 | 216 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 2.3 | 211 | 64 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 407.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.4 | 191 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 30 | 325.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 223 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 0.3 | 204 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 3.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Agatu?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Agatu today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Agatu?
Local time is 15:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Agatu?
Agatu is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Agatu?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Agatu located?
It is at 7.90610, 7.85487 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Agatu in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)