Location & Surroundings
Maje is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 52 km away.
Overview
Maje is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Silame, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Silame
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 0' 49" N, 4° 44' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 228 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:43
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Places in Maje
Weather in Maje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 39.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
30.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 30.7 | 1.8 | 76 | 18 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.4 | 121 | 21 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 99 | 26 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.2 | 4.7 | 102 | 11 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 569.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 4.4 | 34 | 14 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 403.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 3.7 | 71 | 17 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 4.4 | 92 | 21 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.7 | 5.5 | 118 | 12 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 517.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.2 | 2.7 | 77 | 15 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 331.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.0 | 155 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 3.3 | 82 | 25 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 4.1 | 123 | 13 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 557.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.6 | 1.0 | 100 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 384.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maje?
Now 30.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 39.2 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 Maje today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Maje?
Local time is 02:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maje?
Maje is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Maje?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Maje located?
It is at 13.01363, 4.73720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maje in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry