Location & Surroundings
Jega is a city in Kebbi, Nigeria with 73,495 inhabitants, at 217 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 29 km away.
Overview
Jega is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Kebbi State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kebbi State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 13' 24" N, 4° 22' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 217 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 73,495
- Pop. Density 47,328 p/km²
- Built-up 50.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:04
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Nearby
Weather in Jega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 30.6 | 3.8 | 57 | 18 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 4.4 | 90 | 22 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 3.9 | 87 | 26 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 4.3 | 73 | 10 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 4.5 | 69 | 15 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 414.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 4.3 | 84 | 18 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 4.2 | 80 | 20 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.2 | 5.2 | 81 | 8 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 585.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.0 | 4.4 | 45 | 11 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 4.1 | 55 | 12 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 4.0 | 71 | 14 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.9 | 4.4 | 83 | 8 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 581.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.4 | 3.8 | 30 | 14 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jega?
Now 30.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Jega today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Jega?
Local time is 07:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jega?
Jega is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Jega?
Population about 73,495.
What is the elevation of Jega?
DEM 217 m.
Where is Jega located?
It is at 12.22336, 4.37971 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jega in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry