Location & Surroundings
Ija is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 229 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takum, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 135 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° 14' 48" N, 10° 9' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 229 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 206 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:07
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ija
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ija, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 25.3 | 1.4 | 119 | 87 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 198 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 156 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 1.06 / 1.08 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 282 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.74 / 1.82 | 79 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 0.9 | 338 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 41 | 619.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 1.1 | 170 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 90 | 383.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 164 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 131 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.2 | 1.4 | 305 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 603.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 227 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 369.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 153 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.47 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 155 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.3 | 0.9 | 304 | 53 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 652.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ija?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Ija today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Ija?
Local time is 23:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ija?
Ija is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ija?
DEM 229 m.
Where is Ija located?
It is at 7.24679, 10.16529 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ija in?
It is in Nigeria.