Location & Surroundings
Itu Leper Settlement is a leper colony in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Itu, 3 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 38 km away.
Basic Data
- Type leper colony (LEPC)
- a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 12' 27" N, 8° 0' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 318 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:31
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Nearby
Weather in Itu Leper Settlement
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Itu Leper Settlement, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
26 %
Precip
4.79 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 | 26.0 | 2.1 | 176 | 92 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 188 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 3.65 / 3.65 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 180 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 5 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 2.4 | 167 | 60 | 1,009.3 | 0.28 / 0.50 | 73 | 608.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.6 | 211 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 4.29 / 4.79 | 22 | 355.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 243 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 2.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.5 | 276 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 206 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 3.37 / 4.11 | 68 | 245.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.3 | 311 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 7.22 / 11.34 | 100 | 187.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 234 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 260 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 0.6 | 59 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 614.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 1.9 | 189 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 2.34 / 2.40 | 53 | 279.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Itu Leper Settlement?
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Itu Leper Settlement today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Itu Leper Settlement?
Local time is 04:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Itu Leper Settlement?
Itu Leper Settlement is a leper colony.
What is the elevation of Itu Leper Settlement?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Itu Leper Settlement located?
It is at 5.20740, 8.00830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Itu Leper Settlement in?
It is in Nigeria.