Location & Surroundings
Mtaze is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 46 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° 26' 14" N, 8° 55' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 193 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 138 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:26
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mtaze
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mtaze, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
38 %
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 | 34.1 | 1.9 | 230 | 46 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 225 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 399.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 3.1 | 211 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 226 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.8 | 233 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 650.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 3.3 | 214 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 4.4 | 214 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 212 | 85 | 1,016.0 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 43 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.2 | 2.7 | 263 | 48 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 626.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 4.5 | 199 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 77 | 309.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 4.7 | 217 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 3.5 | 213 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.7 | 2.6 | 260 | 59 | 1,013.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 95 | 389.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mtaze?
Now 34.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Mtaze today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Mtaze?
Local time is 20:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mtaze?
Mtaze is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mtaze?
DEM 193 m.
Where is Mtaze located?
It is at 7.43728, 8.92743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mtaze in?
It is in Nigeria.