Location & Surroundings
Dapu is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 282 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lapai, 39 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 79 km to the east. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: Depu
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
9° 17' 46" N, 6° 49' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 282 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 263 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:05
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dapu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dapu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.3 | 0.5 | 241 | 95 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 1.6 | 140 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 1.35 / 1.35 | 97 | 572.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 166 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 7.72 / 9.07 | 100 | 294.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 160 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.9 | 164 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 188 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 97 | 305.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 212 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 18 | 327.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 163 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.3 | 211 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 240 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 3.63 / 4.73 | 89 | 412.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 2.4 | 135 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 6.58 / 11.32 | 100 | 317.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 170 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 1.3 | 139 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 1.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dapu?
Now 23.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Dapu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Dapu?
Local time is 18:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dapu?
Dapu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dapu?
DEM 282 m.
Where is Dapu located?
It is at 9.29613, 6.81922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dapu in?
It is in Nigeria.