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Opobo

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Opobo is a settlement in Rivers State, Nigeria, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bori, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt City Airport, 68 km away.

Also known as: Opobo Town

Overview

Opobo is city state in Rivers State, Nigeria.

It is located in Rivers State, Nigeria, Africa.

Established in 1870-00-00.

Also known as: Opobo State, Opobo polity

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Rivers State
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 30' 50" N, 7° 32' 17" E
  • Elevation DEM: 7 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 69,314 p/km²
  • Built-up 24.5%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Opobo Town

Weather in Opobo

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

Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.

Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 24.9 1.9 297 92 1,015.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 28.7 2.6 218 72 1,014.2 5.69 / 5.69 100 441.4 n/a
12h 25.5 3.0 213 84 1,014.8 0.00 / 1.45 89 140.4 n/a
18h 25.1 2.4 220 86 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.01 65 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.5 1.5 209 86 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 9 3.9 n/a
30h 29.4 3.7 197 67 1,014.5 0.20 / 0.20 47 566.1 n/a
36h 26.3 3.2 220 82 1,014.1 0.74 / 0.93 8 369.7 n/a
42h 24.8 2.1 224 90 1,014.6 0.77 / 1.71 5 0.0 n/a
Saturday 25.3 1.2 260 88 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.70 5 3.8 n/a
54h 28.4 4.1 184 73 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.29 96 561.5 n/a
60h 26.4 2.7 216 82 1,013.2 0.27 / 0.56 29 346.4 n/a
66h 25.7 2.5 214 85 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.28 5 0.0 n/a
Sunday 26.0 1.5 191 84 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 33 3.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Opobo?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 441 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 Opobo today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Opobo?
Local time is 14:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Opobo?
Opobo is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Opobo?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Opobo located?
It is at 4.51388, 7.53794 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Opobo in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-07-03
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