Location & Surroundings
Sopa is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bokani, 48 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 210 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 50 km away.
Also known as: Chado · Tungan Chado · Tungar Chado
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
9° 19' 0" N, 5° 37' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 159 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sopa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sopa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 29.6 | 1.7 | 61 | 44 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 229 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 192 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 0.9 | 99 | 28 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 610.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 0.8 | 142 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 421.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 154 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 256 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.7 | 1.3 | 238 | 29 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 608.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.5 | 1.3 | 138 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 415.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.2 | 177 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 236 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 1.0 | 188 | 35 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 596.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.2 | 1.2 | 166 | 42 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sopa?
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 37.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Sopa today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Sopa?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sopa?
Sopa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sopa?
DEM 159 m.
Where is Sopa located?
It is at 9.31667, 5.61667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sopa in?
It is in Nigeria.