Location & Surroundings
Shagba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gakem, 31 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 84 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° 2' 41" N, 8° 59' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 323 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:45
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shagba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shagba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 24.1 | 3.1 | 233 | 90 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 1.9 | 239 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 692.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 2.6 | 231 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 421.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 4.5 | 222 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 5.1 | 229 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 5.3 | 224 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 466.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 4.0 | 221 | 76 | 1,011.5 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 98 | 363.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 5.8 | 219 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 4.8 | 223 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 4.8 | 238 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 61 | 551.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 219 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.72 / 0.78 | 5 | 278.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 5.2 | 223 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 4.4 | 219 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shagba?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Shagba today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Shagba?
Local time is 15:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shagba?
Shagba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shagba?
DEM 187 m.
Where is Shagba located?
It is at 7.04471, 8.98767 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shagba in?
It is in Nigeria.