Location & Surroundings
Amakalu is a settlement in Abia State, Nigeria, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bende, 17 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 375 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Amankalu
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
5° 42' 24" N, 7° 36' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,589 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:36
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Amakalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Amakalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 10.7 mm. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
10.71 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 | 22.6 | 2.0 | 228 | 98 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 193 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 225 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.16 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.5 | 223 | 83 | 1,013.6 | 2.16 / 2.66 | 95 | 237.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.2 | 206 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 8.05 / 10.71 | 100 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 185 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 9.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 174 | 98 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 91 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 0.9 | 111 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 1.95 / 2.43 | 100 | 447.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 0.6 | 35 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 95 | 125.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 179 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.8 | 271 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 90 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 1.5 | 245 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.89 | 52 | 428.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 1.6 | 220 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 5.42 / 6.31 | 19 | 386.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Amakalu?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 10.7 mm. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Amakalu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Amakalu?
Local time is 05:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Amakalu?
Amakalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Amakalu?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Amakalu located?
It is at 5.70668, 7.60565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Amakalu in?
It is in Nigeria.