- Subdivisions
- Places in Plateau State
- Castles & Historic in Plateau State
- Mountains & Terrain in Plateau State
- Others in Plateau State
- Parks & Nature in Plateau State
- Transport in Plateau State
- Water in Plateau State
- Alternate Names
- Weather in Plateau State
- FAQ
Location & Surroundings
Plateau State is a first-order administrative division in Nigeria with 3,553,440 inhabitants, at 527 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: プラトー州 · Plateau · Plateau Eyaleti · 高原州 · Плато · ولاية بلاتو
Overview
Plateau State is state in Nigeria.
It is located in Nigeria, North Central, Africa.
Established in 1976-02-03.
The population is about 4,200,442 (2016).
It covers about 30,913 square kilometre.
Also known as: DE NG-PL
Media
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Nigeria
- Area 30,913 square kilometre
- Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
- a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 10' 0" N, 9° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 527 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 3,553,440
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:05
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Subdivisions
Places in Plateau State
- Jos
- Pankshin
- Bukuru
- Yelwa
- Langtang
- Bokkos
- Amper
- Vom
- Panyam
- Kwolla
- Dengi
- Abuti
- Afang
- Agidi
- Agwala
- Ajikemai
- Akiri
- Akku
- Akwat
- Alluwa
- Amale
- Amangam
- Amo
- Ampan
- Ampia
- Ampia
- Andel
- Anglo-Jos
- Angwak
- Angwan Jukun
- Angwan Rogo
- Angwan Wambai
- Angware
- Antil
- Anungo
- Aphalan
- Arim
- Arna
- Asakye
- Assai
- Assob Hausa
- Ataka
- Atserabem
- Ause
- Auta
- Baal
- Baap
- Babanfadama
- Bachit
- Bachit
Castles & Historic in Plateau State
Mountains & Terrain in Plateau State
Others in Plateau State
Parks & Nature in Plateau State
Transport in Plateau State
Alternate Names
ja
プラトー州
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pt
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nl
de
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frr
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fi
br
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sv
gl
war
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Plateau
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Plateau Eyaleti
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高原州
ru
bg
sr
mrj
uk
Плато
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ولاية بلاتو
hi
प्लैटो राज्य
el
Πλατό
eo
Ŝtato Altebeno
et
Plateau osariik
vi
Bang Plateau
az
Plato ştatı
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ایالت پلاتو
ro
Statul Plateau
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Diiwal Filato
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پلاتو ایالتی
guw
Ayimatẹn Plateau Tọn
bn
প্লেটু অঙ্গরাজ্য
si
පලාටු රාජ්ය
ka
პლატოს შტატი
ca
Estat de Plateau
kn
ಪ್ರಸ್ಥಭೂಮಿ ರಾಜ್ಯ
ko
플래토주
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Jimbo la Plateau
gu
પ્લેટીઓ સ્ટેટ
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ప్లేటూ స్టేట్
th
รัฐแพทโท
ha
Filato
ta
பிளாட்டோ மாநிலம்
lt
Plato valstija
lv
Plato štats
kcg
Si̱tet Pi̱lato
hy
Պլատո
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Plateau Chiu
Weather in Plateau State
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Plateau State, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 28.4 | 1.5 | 162 | 38 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 288 | 50 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 312 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 2.1 | 93 | 20 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 671.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 0.5 | 176 | 29 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 387.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 267 | 45 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 271 | 48 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.2 | 1.5 | 128 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 659.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.6 | 2.3 | 216 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 382.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 3.7 | 243 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 2.9 | 239 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.4 | 1.4 | 144 | 32 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 640.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 3.4 | 225 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 388.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Plateau State?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Plateau State today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Plateau State?
Local time is 03:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Plateau State?
Plateau State is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Plateau State?
Population about 3,553,440.
What is the elevation of Plateau State?
DEM 527 m.
Where is Plateau State located?
It is at 9.16667, 9.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Plateau State in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website plateaustategov.org
- Commons category Plateau State