Location & Surroundings
Catafu is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bida, 8 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 10 km away.
Basic Data
- Type abandoned populated place (PPLQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 3' 58" N, 5° 56' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 240 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:58
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other abandoned populated places nearby
Weather in Catafu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Catafu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 35.1 | 1.1 | 200 | 39 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 0.6 | 352 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 427.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.8 | 213 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.2 | 31 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 83 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 1.2 | 320 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 598.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 0.9 | 28 | 53 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 337.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 183 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 195 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 97 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.3 | 0.5 | 257 | 42 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 582.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 1.6 | 162 | 52 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 383.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 207 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.2 | 220 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.7 | 0.8 | 195 | 46 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 545.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Catafu?
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Catafu today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Catafu?
Local time is 21:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Catafu?
Catafu is a abandoned populated place.
What is the elevation of Catafu?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Catafu located?
It is at 9.06619, 5.93650 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Catafu in?
It is in Nigeria.