Location & Surroundings

Kuje is a second-order administrative division in FCT, Nigeria, at 320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buga, 20 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is 51 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 39 km away.

Also known as: Kuje Area Council

Overview

Kuje is local government area in the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria.

It is located in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

The population is about 97,367 (2006).

It covers about 1,644 square kilometre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Federal Capital Territory
  • Area 1,644 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    8° 39' 32" N, 7° 16' 14" E
  • Elevation DEM: 320 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

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Alternate Names

Kuje Area Council

Weather in Kuje

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

Now 33.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.

Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.11 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 33.5 0.9 226 46 1,010.2 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 27.8 0.9 163 62 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 414.7 n/a
12h 24.7 0.6 189 74 1,012.4 0.58 / 0.58 88 0.0 n/a
18h 24.2 0.4 54 86 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.18 45 3.3 n/a
Tomorrow 33.5 1.5 289 48 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.11 68 615.5 n/a
30h 28.6 0.4 346 57 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.08 68 255.3 n/a
36h 24.2 0.6 174 81 1,012.3 1.42 / 1.49 68 0.0 n/a
42h 23.5 0.8 195 89 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.16 99 3.2 n/a
Wednesday 32.8 1.4 285 48 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 29 616.2 n/a
54h 27.5 1.5 265 61 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 99 410.8 n/a
60h 24.3 1.5 132 76 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
66h 23.4 0.7 194 88 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 11 3.2 n/a
Thursday 33.5 1.1 241 45 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 37 636.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuje?
Now 33.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kuje today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Kuje?
Local time is 21:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuje?
Kuje is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kuje?
DEM 320 m.
Where is Kuje located?
It is at 8.65901, 7.27046 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuje in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8634971

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