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Chanchaga

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Chanchaga is a second-order administrative division in Niger State, Nigeria, at 241 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 4 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 125 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 8 km away.

Also known as: شانتشاغا · Чанчага · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Chanchaga

Overview

Chanchaga is local government area in Nigeria.

It is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

The population is about 143,896 (1991).

It covers about 72 square kilometre.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Niger State
  • Area 72 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 36' 20" N, 6° 30' 51" E
  • Elevation DEM: 241 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 10,236 p/km²
  • Built-up 37.5%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

ar
شانتشاغا
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Чанчага
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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Chanchaga

Weather in Chanchaga

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanchaga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.

Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.10 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 31.2 0.2 190 63 1,011.9 - / 0.00 71 0.0 n/a
6h 25.5 1.3 162 86 1,010.7 1.44 / 1.44 99 297.0 n/a
12h 23.9 0.8 153 93 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 23.5 1.5 187 96 1,012.7 0.04 / 0.04 94 1.4 n/a
Tomorrow 30.4 1.5 169 64 1,012.0 0.06 / 0.10 99 484.7 n/a
30h 26.6 0.7 325 81 1,010.8 0.29 / 0.39 80 267.8 n/a
36h 24.8 1.3 179 87 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.15 100 0.0 n/a
42h 23.3 2.3 173 96 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.14 68 2.4 n/a
Monday 28.9 2.1 194 70 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.12 100 440.9 n/a
54h 26.1 0.2 156 84 1,011.7 0.25 / 0.37 81 234.0 n/a
60h 23.0 1.8 183 96 1,013.5 1.76 / 2.13 100 0.0 n/a
66h 23.1 1.3 190 97 1,014.7 0.00 / 1.10 95 1.9 n/a
Tuesday 29.1 2.8 240 70 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.29 100 502.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanchaga?
Now 31.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chanchaga today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Chanchaga?
Local time is 23:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chanchaga?
Chanchaga is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Chanchaga?
DEM 241 m.
Where is Chanchaga located?
It is at 9.60547, 6.51419 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanchaga in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7729989
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