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Location & Surroundings

Minna is a city in Niger State, Nigeria with 425,000 inhabitants, at 243 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 10 km away.

Also known as: Минна · 明納 · 민나 · Мінна · مینا، نائجیریا

Overview

Minna is capital of Niger State in Nigeria.

It is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

The population is about 322,163 (2010).

The elevation is around 331 metre.

Also known as: HA Minna

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Niger State
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 36' 55" N, 6° 32' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 243 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 425,000
  • Pop. Density 10,943 p/km²
  • Built-up 40.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

ru
Минна
zh
明納
ko
민나
uk
Мінна
ur
مینا، نائجیریا

Weather in Minna

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Minna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 555 W/m2.

Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 22.2 1.2 92 41 1,015.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 34.2 2.2 192 32 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 555.4 n/a
12h 28.4 1.3 260 37 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 359.6 n/a
18h 24.6 2.3 43 36 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 22 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.4 1.7 68 27 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 1.9 n/a
30h 35.8 1.4 215 18 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 619.8 n/a
36h 29.1 1.4 252 26 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 405.9 n/a
42h 25.4 1.8 32 29 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 28 0.0 n/a
Sunday 23.3 1.7 51 38 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.8 n/a
54h 37.7 1.1 152 21 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 607.8 n/a
60h 30.0 1.8 250 36 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 11 402.1 n/a
66h 26.2 1.4 44 40 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Monday 22.8 0.6 86 41 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 1.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Minna?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 555 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 Minna today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Minna?
Local time is 15:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Minna?
Minna is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Minna?
Population about 425,000.
What is the elevation of Minna?
DEM 243 m.
Where is Minna located?
It is at 9.61524, 6.54776 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Minna in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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