Location & Surroundings
Shanpu is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mutum Biyu, 38 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 165 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
8° 35' 1" N, 11° 6' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:40
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Shanpu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shanpu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.9 | 199 | 80 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.4 | 0.9 | 222 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 666.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 1.0 | 264 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 369.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 225 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 0.8 | 246 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 1.0 | 279 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 654.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 1.4 | 233 | 50 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 367.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 248 | 66 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 1.0 | 174 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.7 | 0.5 | 214 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 650.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 1.0 | 253 | 43 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 371.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 260 | 67 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 184 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shanpu?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Shanpu today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Shanpu?
Local time is 13:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shanpu?
Shanpu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shanpu?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Shanpu located?
It is at 8.58374, 11.11645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shanpu in?
It is in Nigeria.