Location & Surroundings
Baissa is a town in Taraba State, Nigeria with 8,911 inhabitants, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkambe, 67 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Bdissa · Ba’Issa
Overview
Baissa is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Taraba State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 13' 51" N, 10° 37' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 248 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,911
- Pop. Density 13,058 p/km²
- Built-up 25.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Baissa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baissa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
1.94 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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 112 | 78 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 125 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 2.1 | 290 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 678.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.1 | 100 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 240.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.7 | 116 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 1.76 / 1.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 184 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 0.6 | 203 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 68 | 218.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 65 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.82 / 1.59 | 79 | 285.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 1.2 | 130 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.3 | 170 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.28 / 0.52 | 93 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 1.7 | 268 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 24 | 649.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.2 | 93 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 1.02 / 1.17 | 93 | 386.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 1.2 | 133 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baissa?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baissa today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Baissa?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baissa?
Baissa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Baissa?
Population about 8,911.
What is the elevation of Baissa?
DEM 248 m.
Where is Baissa located?
It is at 7.23087, 10.62444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baissa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry