Location & Surroundings
Banga is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 392 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaura Namoda, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 38 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
12° 30' 18" N, 6° 37' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 392 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:44
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Banga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
35.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 35.0 | 3.1 | 69 | 10 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 3.1 | 43 | 13 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 429.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 113 | 17 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 3.5 | 143 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.4 | 2.7 | 121 | 11 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 1.5 | 108 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 423.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 191 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 168 | 37 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.4 | 2.3 | 259 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 598.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 3.6 | 354 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 406.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 77 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 116 | 28 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.4 | 1.8 | 122 | 11 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 622.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banga?
Now 35.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Banga today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Banga?
Local time is 22:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banga?
Banga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banga?
DEM 392 m.
Where is Banga located?
It is at 12.50496, 6.62504 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banga in?
It is in Nigeria.