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Location & Surroundings

Niger Delta is a delta in Nigeria, at 23 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amassoma, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 500 km to the north. The nearest airport is Warri Airport, 87 km away.

Also known as: Delta of the River Niger

Overview

Niger Delta is delta of the Niger River in Nigeria and the surrounding region.

It is located in Tambakounda, Nigeria.

Also known as: delta of the Niger River

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Tambakounda
  • Type delta (DLTA)
  • a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 50' 0" N, 6° 0' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 23 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Delta of the River Niger

Weather in Niger Delta

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

Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.

Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 23.9 2.5 200 94 1,012.8 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 23.8 2.3 204 93 1,013.3 1.52 / 1.52 55 2.1 n/a
12h 28.5 4.4 211 68 1,012.6 2.27 / 3.79 72 506.6 n/a
18h 24.9 2.5 200 82 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.73 100 369.4 n/a
Tomorrow 23.8 1.8 212 91 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 83 0.0 n/a
30h 23.8 1.2 215 91 1,014.1 0.23 / 0.23 94 2.0 n/a
36h 27.8 3.5 222 73 1,013.3 2.00 / 2.23 96 448.3 n/a
42h 24.6 2.6 219 87 1,012.6 0.31 / 2.54 26 291.2 n/a
Thursday 23.6 1.6 231 92 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.04 100 0.0 n/a
54h 24.1 1.2 263 92 1,015.0 0.27 / 0.31 100 1.9 n/a
60h 25.2 2.4 245 87 1,014.9 2.65 / 2.96 100 159.6 n/a
66h 23.6 1.8 262 93 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.67 100 51.8 n/a
Friday 23.3 1.5 241 93 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Niger Delta?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 507 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 Niger Delta today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Niger Delta?
Local time is 12:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Niger Delta?
Niger Delta is a delta.
What is the elevation of Niger Delta?
DEM 23 m.
Where is Niger Delta located?
It is at 4.83333, 6.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Niger Delta in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2021-02-22
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