Location & Surroundings
Mafande is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gamboru, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 830 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Jokana · Jokhanna
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
12° 21' 16" N, 14° 18' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 288 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 298 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:49
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mafande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
31.9 C
Wind
3.9 m/s N (14 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 31.9 | 3.9 | 14 | 22 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 5.2 | 351 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.8 | 43 | 42 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.4 | 5.7 | 19 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 687.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 4.2 | 355 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 296.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 4.2 | 16 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 3.3 | 46 | 41 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.9 | 7.3 | 24 | 15 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 671.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.0 | 4.3 | 340 | 31 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 331.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 3.9 | 354 | 37 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 3.7 | 41 | 39 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.3 | 5.2 | 45 | 14 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 680.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.6 | 5.1 | 350 | 33 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 331.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafande?
Now 31.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.0 to 37.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Mafande today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Mafande?
Local time is 01:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mafande?
Mafande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mafande?
DEM 288 m.
Where is Mafande located?
It is at 12.35439, 14.31000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafande in?
It is in Nigeria.