Location & Surroundings
Hindan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 227 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 19 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 130 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° 34' 14" N, 9° 46' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 227 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 463 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:21
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Hindan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Hindan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.0 | 2.1 | 236 | 86 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.1 | 0.5 | 277 | 37 | 1,013.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.8 | 2.5 | 204 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 226 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.5 | 253 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 1.7 | 284 | 39 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 655.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.1 | 247 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 350.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 204 | 67 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 1.4 | 243 | 79 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.7 | 1.8 | 11 | 37 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 652.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 1.6 | 30 | 35 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 386.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.8 | 184 | 48 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 0.2 | 300 | 69 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.3 | 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 Hindan?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Hindan today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Hindan?
Local time is 15:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Hindan?
Hindan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Hindan?
DEM 227 m.
Where is Hindan located?
It is at 7.57060, 9.76756 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Hindan in?
It is in Nigeria.