Location & Surroundings
Chanta is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takum, 25 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 155 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
7° 26' 59" N, 10° 6' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 186 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:25
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 34.4 | 1.4 | 302 | 45 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.9 | 240 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 267.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 240 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 289 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 0.8 | 49 | 40 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 23 | 594.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 0.4 | 70 | 52 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 382.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 198 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 180 | 77 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 5.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.0 | 1.6 | 304 | 37 | 1,012.3 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 29 | 653.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 1.7 | 222 | 51 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 240 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.0 | 234 | 87 | 1,015.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 63 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.0 | 1.1 | 265 | 42 | 1,013.1 | 0.28 / 0.45 | 63 | 639.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanta?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Chanta today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Chanta?
Local time is 00:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chanta?
Chanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chanta?
DEM 186 m.
Where is Chanta located?
It is at 7.44963, 10.11472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanta in?
It is in Nigeria.