Location & Surroundings
Mangu is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panyam, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Mongu · Mongu Hausawa
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 31' 14" N, 9° 5' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1127 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,015 p/km²
- Built-up 15.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 20.4 | 0.5 | 347 | 39 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 30 | 44 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 4.7 | 69 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 668.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 167 | 39 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 409.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.5 | 246 | 55 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 281 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 4.5 | 53 | 24 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 665.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 85 | 42 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 398.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 3.0 | 246 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 265 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 28 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 5.1 | 40 | 27 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 647.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 221 | 44 | 1,012.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 10 | 337.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 2.5 | 252 | 66 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mangu?
Now 20.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Mangu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Mangu?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mangu?
Mangu is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Mangu?
DEM 1,127 m.
Where is Mangu located?
It is at 9.52060, 9.09769 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mangu in?
It is in Nigeria.