Location & Surroundings
Makaka is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 208 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 18 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 145 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
8° 49' 23" N, 11° 12' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 208 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Makaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.2 | 1.0 | 196 | 93 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 1.2 | 256 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 88 | 546.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 133 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 43 | 287.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 175 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.1 | 200 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 3.5 | 235 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 94 | 571.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 191 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 5 | 328.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 184 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.18 / 0.24 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 2.4 | 201 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 4.2 | 233 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 97 | 500.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.8 | 198 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.27 / 0.48 | 98 | 207.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 2.2 | 132 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 23.33 / 23.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 1.5 | 200 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.49 / 24.30 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makaka?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Makaka today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makaka?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makaka?
Makaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makaka?
DEM 208 m.
Where is Makaka located?
It is at 8.82308, 11.20803 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaka in?
It is in Nigeria.