Location & Surroundings
Mashapa is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 621 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abuja, 11 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Mahapa
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
9° 9' 36" N, 7° 28' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 621 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mashapa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mashapa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 26.7 | 2.0 | 138 | 43 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.2 | 103 | 59 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 46 | 62 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 1.8 | 123 | 23 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 620.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.4 | 218 | 36 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 397.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 0.2 | 344 | 50 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 173 | 68 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 1.5 | 215 | 33 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 601.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 1.1 | 214 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 229.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 114 | 58 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 140 | 66 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 2.0 | 153 | 31 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 614.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.0 | 1.5 | 238 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 367.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mashapa?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Mashapa today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Mashapa?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mashapa?
Mashapa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mashapa?
DEM 621 m.
Where is Mashapa located?
It is at 9.16008, 7.48240 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mashapa in?
It is in Nigeria.