Location & Surroundings
Mafa is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 306 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Konduga, 36 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 740 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Moufi
Overview
Mafa is local government area in Nigeria.
It is located in Borno State, Nigeria, Africa.
The population is about 103,600 (2006).
It covers about 2,869 square kilometre.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Borno State
- Area 2,869 square kilometre
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 55' 27" N, 13° 36' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 306 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,251 p/km²
- Built-up 12.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:14
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Mafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 33.6 | 2.9 | 38 | 11 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 5.0 | 21 | 19 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 320.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 3.3 | 16 | 23 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.1 | 46 | 45 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 7.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 4.7 | 31 | 13 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 637.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 4.8 | 10 | 14 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 322.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.6 | 7 | 15 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 2.9 | 29 | 39 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.6 | 4.7 | 44 | 11 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 650.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.6 | 4.4 | 4 | 16 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 325.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 3.8 | 9 | 18 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 48 | 44 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.7 | 5.1 | 36 | 10 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 651.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafa?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 34.6 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Mafa today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Mafa?
Local time is 22:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mafa?
Mafa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mafa?
DEM 306 m.
Where is Mafa located?
It is at 11.92417, 13.60066 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)