Location & Surroundings
Kwanta is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 180 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 63 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° 25' 17" N, 9° 6' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 180 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 267 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kwanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
1.58 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 | 22.7 | 1.9 | 209 | 94 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.0 | 252 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 94 | 542.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 82 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.24 / 0.51 | 100 | 294.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 220 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 2.46 / 2.97 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.6 | 157 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 86 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 2.4 | 234 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 53 | 443.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 253 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 348.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 3.7 | 224 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 2.3 | 218 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 92 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 3.0 | 227 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 95 | 512.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.3 | 214 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 97 | 279.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.1 | 216 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 1.55 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 2.9 | 221 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwanta?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kwanta today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kwanta?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwanta?
Kwanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwanta?
DEM 180 m.
Where is Kwanta located?
It is at 7.42128, 9.11451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwanta in?
It is in Nigeria.