Location & Surroundings
Chanchanji is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 164 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takum, 28 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Chenchenji
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
7° 30' 48" N, 9° 55' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 164 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,590 p/km²
- Built-up 11.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chanchanji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanchanji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.35 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 | 21.9 | 1.5 | 238 | 99 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 169 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 6.15 / 6.15 | 100 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 142 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 3.41 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 249 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.2 | 190 | 98 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 98 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 0.8 | 197 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 90 | 388.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 241 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 58 | 278.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 242 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.29 / 0.42 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.6 | 1.7 | 239 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 66 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 3.4 | 253 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 71 | 611.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 237 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 0.35 / 0.56 | 100 | 343.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 247 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 4.34 / 4.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.7 | 212 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 4.50 / 9.40 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanchanji?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 42 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chanchanji today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Chanchanji?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chanchanji?
Chanchanji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chanchanji?
DEM 164 m.
Where is Chanchanji located?
It is at 7.51344, 9.92906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanchanji in?
It is in Nigeria.