Location & Surroundings
Maga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 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° 12' 17" N, 8° 36' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:20
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.57 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 | 23.2 | 1.5 | 170 | 96 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 221 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 82 | 516.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 1.5 | 245 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.07 | 94 | 304.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 3.4 | 218 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 1.29 / 1.36 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.3 | 205 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.22 / 1.57 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 2.9 | 214 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 477.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 197 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.08 / 0.23 | 26 | 213.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 3.2 | 227 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.80 / 1.03 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 2.3 | 220 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.7 | 240 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.06 / 0.20 | 78 | 565.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 218 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.25 / 0.46 | 85 | 355.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.6 | 207 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 3.0 | 197 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.91 / 0.96 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maga?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 517 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 Maga today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Maga?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maga?
Maga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maga?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Maga located?
It is at 7.20481, 8.60621 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maga in?
It is in Nigeria.