Location & Surroundings
Manta is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 31 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 76 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° 1' 31" N, 8° 32' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 101 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 290 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:43
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Manta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Manta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.81 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 | 24.3 | 3.4 | 194 | 95 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 179 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 99 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 213 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 59 | 455.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 220 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 350.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.3 | 68 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 2.80 / 2.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 174 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.11 / 2.92 | 98 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.0 | 221 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 183.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 190 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 168.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 1.5 | 87 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 3.74 / 3.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 270 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 2.2 | 196 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 292.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 172 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 198.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 2.9 | 200 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Manta?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 455 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Manta today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Manta?
Local time is 06:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Manta?
Manta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Manta?
DEM 101 m.
Where is Manta located?
It is at 7.02536, 8.54927 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Manta in?
It is in Nigeria.