Location & Surroundings
Mgbakwu is a settlement in Anambra, Nigeria, at 96 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Awka, 7 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the north. The nearest airport is Asaba International Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Mgbaukwu
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
6° 16' 20" N, 7° 3' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 96 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,729 p/km²
- Built-up 29.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:03
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mgbakwu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mgbakwu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 343 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
6.13 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 | 25.2 | 2.6 | 226 | 91 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 238 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 2.12 / 2.12 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 226 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 240 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 1.75 / 2.06 | 100 | 342.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.7 | 230 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 4.07 / 6.13 | 84 | 330.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 235 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 222 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 2.8 | 244 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 2.51 / 2.53 | 84 | 541.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 2.4 | 240 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 8.60 / 11.13 | 100 | 432.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 240 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 5.97 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 245 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 2.9 | 230 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.54 / 0.56 | 95 | 339.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 2.4 | 213 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.43 / 0.99 | 98 | 364.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mgbakwu?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 6.1 mm. Solar peaks near 343 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mgbakwu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mgbakwu?
Local time is 05:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mgbakwu?
Mgbakwu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mgbakwu?
DEM 96 m.
Where is Mgbakwu located?
It is at 6.27234, 7.05605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mgbakwu in?
It is in Nigeria.