Location & Surroundings
Gana is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukuru, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Gona
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° 49' 25" N, 8° 48' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1202 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 90 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:54
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
61 %
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 | 31.1 | 4.2 | 72 | 14 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 83 | 24 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 414.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.0 | 108 | 28 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.9 | 94 | 30 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.8 | 4.9 | 86 | 16 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 674.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 111 | 28 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 229 | 37 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 54 | 36 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.5 | 5.8 | 75 | 16 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 631.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 72 | 24 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 393.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.1 | 203 | 30 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 68 | 34 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.6 | 6.0 | 68 | 19 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 556.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gana?
Now 31.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Gana today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Gana?
Local time is 00:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gana?
Gana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gana?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Gana located?
It is at 9.82356, 8.81503 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gana in?
It is in Nigeria.