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Location & Surroundings

Obi is a second-order administrative division in Benue State, Nigeria, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 84 km away.

Also known as: Obi Local Government Area · Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Obi

Overview

Obi is town and local government area in Benue State, Nigeria.

It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

The population is about 98,707 (2006).

Also known as: CEB Obi (distrito sa Nigeria, Benue State)

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Benue State
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 1' 18" N, 8° 17' 38" E
  • Elevation DEM: 68 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Places in Obi

Alternate Names

Obi Local Government Area
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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Obi

Weather in Obi

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

Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.

Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 24.1 2.2 226 86 1,011.9 - / 0.00 14 0.0 n/a
6h 23.9 1.7 210 93 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 5.2 n/a
12h 32.9 1.0 199 57 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 11 683.2 n/a
18h 27.0 2.3 190 79 1,010.7 0.11 / 0.11 45 429.5 n/a
Tomorrow 24.6 2.6 207 91 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
30h 24.5 2.6 204 92 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.8 n/a
36h 30.4 3.9 211 66 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 66 452.1 n/a
42h 25.9 2.4 210 86 1,011.9 0.69 / 0.69 76 312.2 n/a
Saturday 23.8 2.3 202 95 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
54h 23.9 2.2 207 94 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.1 n/a
60h 31.1 2.6 216 61 1,011.3 0.06 / 0.06 52 575.6 n/a
66h 26.2 2.6 207 84 1,011.0 0.19 / 0.26 23 284.3 n/a
Sunday 24.5 3.0 212 89 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obi?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Obi today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Obi?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Obi?
Obi is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Obi?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Obi located?
It is at 7.02177, 8.29392 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obi in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-14
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