Location & Surroundings
Faga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 100 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° 15' 31" N, 9° 24' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 158 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 276 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:45
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Faga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Faga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 28.9 | 1.0 | 109 | 57 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 244 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 236 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 3.9 | 234 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 663.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 4.5 | 218 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 335.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.8 | 233 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 249 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 3.2 | 242 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 652.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 3.8 | 226 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 410.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 3.1 | 244 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 243 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 3.3 | 234 | 53 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 662.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.0 | 3.0 | 219 | 69 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 351.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Faga?
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Faga today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Faga?
Local time is 04:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Faga?
Faga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Faga?
DEM 158 m.
Where is Faga located?
It is at 7.25868, 9.40743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Faga in?
It is in Nigeria.