Location & Surroundings
Oju is a second-order administrative division in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Effium, 44 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 97 km away.
Also known as: Oju Local Government Area
Overview
Oju is local government area of Nigeria.
It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.
The population is about 168,491 (2006).
Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Oju
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Benue State
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 51' 32" N, 8° 22' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 155 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:09
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Places in Oju
Alternate Names
Weather in Oju
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Oju, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 1.9 | 198 | 98 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 198 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.8 | 212 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 1.14 / 1.92 | 100 | 225.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 182 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 92 | 252.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.1 | 221 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 195 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 83 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 3.3 | 231 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 1.56 / 1.63 | 65 | 546.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 199 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 1.16 / 2.80 | 76 | 422.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 2.2 | 206 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 228 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 56 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 3.0 | 197 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 3.74 / 3.93 | 74 | 456.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 200 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 91 | 397.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 2.6 | 207 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Oju?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 252 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Oju today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Oju?
Local time is 09:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Oju?
Oju is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Oju?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Oju located?
It is at 6.85880, 8.38201 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Oju in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)