Location & Surroundings
Obowo is a second-order administrative division in Imo State, Nigeria, at 113 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Umuahia, 15 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Obowo
Overview
Obowo is local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria.
It is located in Imo State, Nigeria, Africa.
The population is about 117,432 (2006).
Also known as: Obowo
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Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Imo State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 32' 57" N, 7° 21' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 113 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,967 p/km²
- Built-up 20.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:50
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
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Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Obowo
Weather in Obowo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obowo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 10.2 mm. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
10.23 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 | 23.1 | 1.9 | 245 | 97 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 253 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 2.7 | 253 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 6.06 / 6.36 | 71 | 505.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 3.6 | 230 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 8.47 / 14.83 | 99 | 407.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 2.8 | 233 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 10.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 235 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.88 | 72 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 3.3 | 251 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 3.83 / 5.72 | 80 | 446.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 247 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 3.45 / 9.16 | 92 | 367.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.8 | 244 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 240 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 94 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 253 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.74 / 1.08 | 100 | 118.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 277 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 1.95 / 3.03 | 98 | 160.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.4 | 233 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obowo?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. Precip around 10.2 mm. Solar peaks near 506 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Obowo today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Obowo?
Local time is 10:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Obowo?
Obowo is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Obowo?
DEM 113 m.
Where is Obowo located?
It is at 5.54927, 7.36010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obowo in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)