Location & Surroundings
Kanja is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wamba, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: Kanje
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
9° 0' 57" N, 8° 43' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 513 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:27
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.73 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 | 22.0 | 0.8 | 169 | 98 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 191 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 75 | 435.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 187 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 2.38 / 2.83 | 39 | 391.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 345 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 2.46 / 5.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.6 | 104 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.73 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 285 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 99 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 197 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 50 | 209.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 337 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 0.1 | 113 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.26 | 63 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 2.5 | 210 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 1.34 / 1.61 | 76 | 530.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 267 | 93 | 1,010.7 | 0.53 / 2.14 | 98 | 357.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 42 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.48 / 2.62 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.4 | 94 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.22 / 2.84 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanja?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanja today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Kanja?
Local time is 15:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanja?
Kanja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanja?
DEM 513 m.
Where is Kanja located?
It is at 9.01578, 8.71811 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanja in?
It is in Nigeria.