Location & Surroundings
Balang is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 145 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
8° 41' 22" N, 11° 13' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 249 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:06
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 38.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 23.0 | 0.7 | 140 | 37 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.1 | 1.3 | 49 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 669.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.3 | 56 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 373.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 95 | 26 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 0.6 | 210 | 34 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.4 | 0.3 | 16 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 0.2 | 169 | 21 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 372.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 0.5 | 161 | 28 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.6 | 1.2 | 176 | 38 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.8 | 1.1 | 237 | 15 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 667.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.0 | 166 | 21 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 372.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 0.7 | 233 | 29 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 0.9 | 167 | 35 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 6.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balang?
Now 23.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 38.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Balang today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Balang?
Local time is 19:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balang?
Balang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balang?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Balang located?
It is at 8.68948, 11.23213 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balang in?
It is in Nigeria.