Location & Surroundings
Sansan is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 234 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takum, 17 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 130 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 13' 27" N, 10° 8' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 234 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:43
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sansan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sansan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 24.0 | 0.9 | 176 | 84 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.5 | 279 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 27 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 1.7 | 294 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 6 | 672.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 202 | 67 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 45 | 392.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.2 | 170 | 80 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 177 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 1.06 / 1.15 | 5 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 1.3 | 272 | 51 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 3 | 669.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 1.9 | 234 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.07 / 0.23 | 98 | 384.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 1.1 | 156 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 2.84 / 3.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 171 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 56 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 1.2 | 290 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 39 | 661.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 0.8 | 196 | 72 | 1,009.7 | 0.64 / 0.67 | 70 | 369.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 0.8 | 156 | 88 | 1,010.3 | 2.46 / 3.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sansan?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 672 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 Sansan today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Sansan?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sansan?
Sansan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sansan?
DEM 234 m.
Where is Sansan located?
It is at 7.22421, 10.13466 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sansan in?
It is in Nigeria.