Location & Surroundings
Dong is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 331 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Deba, 44 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 470 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 95 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
9° 57' 9" N, 11° 41' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 331 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,197 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:39
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
37.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 37.7 | 2.7 | 61 | 14 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 0.2 | 278 | 22 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 365.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.3 | 280 | 28 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 234 | 36 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 8.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 2.7 | 42 | 14 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 716.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 2.2 | 257 | 20 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 394.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 249 | 27 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 0.6 | 242 | 38 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.3 | 2.5 | 81 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 631.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 0.9 | 263 | 21 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 382.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.5 | 279 | 27 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 267 | 35 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.0 | 1.6 | 17 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 709.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dong?
Now 37.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 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 Dong today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Dong?
Local time is 19:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dong?
Dong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dong?
DEM 331 m.
Where is Dong located?
It is at 9.95239, 11.69123 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dong in?
It is in Nigeria.