Location & Surroundings
Banja is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 422 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ganye, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 70 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° 37' 33" N, 12° 22' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 422 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,363 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:09
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 8.9 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
8.87 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 | 0.7 | 193 | 89 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 202 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.1 | 28 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 95 | 678.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 171 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 3.76 / 4.53 | 97 | 319.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.9 | 169 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 4.34 / 8.87 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 251 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 91 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 0.9 | 141 | 51 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 669.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 151 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 71 | 334.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 0.6 | 281 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 2.60 / 2.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 195 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 72 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 1.7 | 324 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 13 | 688.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 0.6 | 257 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.71 / 0.73 | 93 | 384.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 1.4 | 201 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banja?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 8.9 mm. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banja today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Banja?
Local time is 07:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banja?
Banja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banja?
DEM 422 m.
Where is Banja located?
It is at 8.62594, 12.38066 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banja in?
It is in Nigeria.