Location & Surroundings
Idah is a city in Kogi State, Nigeria with 68,703 inhabitants, at 73 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, about 100 km away.
Overview
Idah is town and local government area in Nigeria.
It is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.
The population is about 79,815 (2006).
It covers about 36 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 163 foot.
Also known as: Idah
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kogi State
- Area 36 square kilometre
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 6' 48" N, 6° 44' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 73 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 68,703
- Pop. Density 10,556 p/km²
- Built-up 38.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:21
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other seat of a second-order administrative divisions nearby
Weather in Idah
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Idah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 24.2 | 1.4 | 237 | 88 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 213 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 1.3 | 127 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 665.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 192 | 76 | 1,010.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 14 | 442.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.5 | 223 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 183 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 2.1 | 160 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 52 | 546.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 178 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 1.40 / 1.46 | 16 | 364.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 213 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 178 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.7 | 1.7 | 176 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 433.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 195 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.35 / 0.51 | 5 | 281.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 1.9 | 209 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Idah?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Idah today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Idah?
Local time is 11:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Idah?
Idah is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Idah?
Population about 68,703.
What is the elevation of Idah?
DEM 73 m.
Where is Idah located?
It is at 7.11345, 6.73866 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idah in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)