Location & Surroundings
Bekang is a stream in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 71 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ikom, 26 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mamfe Airport, 90 km away.
Overview
Bekang is natural watercourse in Cross River State, Nigeria.
It is located in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Cross River State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 11' 47" N, 8° 39' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 71 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:32
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Bekang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bekang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.13 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 | 0.6 | 267 | 98 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.5 | 174 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 3.12 / 3.12 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 1.3 | 237 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 47 | 389.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 295 | 91 | 1,010.4 | 0.08 / 0.80 | 97 | 278.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.9 | 209 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 1.33 / 2.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 182 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 1.29 / 3.42 | 99 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 2.0 | 242 | 66 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 76 | 626.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 189 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 8.01 / 8.74 | 99 | 311.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 0.6 | 169 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 5.67 / 14.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 240 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 3.52 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 1.5 | 233 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 485.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 269 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 4.37 / 4.77 | 99 | 225.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.2 | 213 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bekang?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bekang today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bekang?
Local time is 09:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bekang?
Bekang is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bekang?
DEM 71 m.
Where is Bekang located?
It is at 6.19647, 8.66172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bekang in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry