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Idah

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Idah is a second-order administrative division in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 34 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Agenebode, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, 97 km away.

Also known as: Idah Local Government Area

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 second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 4' 53" N, 6° 42' 55" E
  • Elevation DEM: 34 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,147 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Places in Idah

  • Idah
    seat of a second-order administrative division Pop: 68,703

Alternate Names

Idah Local Government Area

Weather in Idah

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Idah, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.

Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.63 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 30.6 2.0 208 68 1,012.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 25.4 2.0 195 91 1,011.9 4.15 / 4.15 24 419.2 n/a
12h 23.5 1.3 247 98 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.36 99 0.0 n/a
18h 23.3 1.1 223 97 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.5 n/a
Tomorrow 30.3 2.0 245 68 1,012.7 0.63 / 0.63 40 530.7 n/a
30h 25.7 2.2 219 91 1,012.4 1.63 / 2.25 43 459.9 n/a
36h 23.7 2.0 227 97 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.44 98 0.0 n/a
42h 23.4 1.4 223 97 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.10 72 2.4 n/a
Wednesday 29.7 2.4 244 70 1,013.0 1.46 / 1.56 96 531.8 n/a
54h 24.8 2.2 231 93 1,013.0 4.09 / 5.65 80 351.0 n/a
60h 23.5 1.8 223 96 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.18 100 0.0 n/a
66h 23.3 1.1 244 95 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.03 100 0.9 n/a
Thursday 29.1 1.9 233 70 1,013.8 0.08 / 0.10 97 390.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Idah?
Now 30.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Idah today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Idah?
Local time is 20:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Idah?
Idah is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Idah?
DEM 34 m.
Where is Idah located?
It is at 7.08144, 6.71514 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Idah in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-17
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8637969
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