Location & Surroundings
Banga is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lau, 34 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 94 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
9° 9' 0" N, 11° 35' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 283 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 126 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:24
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:50
- 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 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 37.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.9 | 1.4 | 230 | 42 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 219 | 53 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.9 | 0.8 | 329 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 639.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 1.3 | 169 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 320.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 1.1 | 237 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 245 | 54 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 3.7 | 70 | 15 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 616.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 0.5 | 178 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 299.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 1.5 | 216 | 40 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 241 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 2.5 | 48 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 637.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 1.0 | 149 | 21 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 346.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.8 | 0.6 | 247 | 35 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banga?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 37.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 06:04 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Banga?
Local time is 09:24. 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 283 m.
Where is Banga located?
It is at 9.15000, 11.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banga in?
It is in Nigeria.