Location & Surroundings
Gaaba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 14 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 69 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° 24' 5" N, 9° 9' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:32
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gaaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 23.9 | 2.4 | 224 | 88 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 1.5 | 251 | 45 | 1,013.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 641.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 2.9 | 196 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 362.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 222 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.8 | 227 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 2.1 | 243 | 46 | 1,013.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 38 | 653.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 243 | 51 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 383.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.3 | 215 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.9 | 226 | 86 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 0.9 | 6 | 42 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 652.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 1.5 | 259 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 260.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 207 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 1.3 | 233 | 81 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaaba?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Gaaba today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Gaaba?
Local time is 17:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gaaba?
Gaaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaaba?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Gaaba located?
It is at 7.40128, 9.16535 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaaba in?
It is in Nigeria.