Location & Surroundings
Akoon is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 16 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 37 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 23' 51" N, 8° 44' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 119 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 162 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:36
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akoon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akoon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.1 | 222 | 80 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 203 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.3 | 1.3 | 230 | 41 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 1.7 | 216 | 55 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 412.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.5 | 212 | 70 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 212 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.4 | 2.3 | 213 | 46 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 659.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 2.6 | 213 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 405.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 3.7 | 217 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 213 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 2.8 | 225 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 648.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 3.2 | 191 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 392.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 3.8 | 216 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akoon?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Akoon today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Akoon?
Local time is 11:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akoon?
Akoon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akoon?
DEM 119 m.
Where is Akoon located?
It is at 7.39738, 8.74101 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akoon in?
It is in Nigeria.