Location & Surroundings
Suleja is a city in Niger State, Nigeria with 162,135 inhabitants, at 421 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is 37 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Абуджа · Suleija · Sulaija · Abuja
Overview
Suleja is LGA and city in Niger State, Nigeria.
It is located in Niger State, Nigeria.
The population is about 260,240.
Also known as: ZH 苏莱贾
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Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Niger State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 10' 50" N, 7° 10' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 162,135
- Pop. Density 27,020 p/km²
- Built-up 55.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:49
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Alternate Names
ru
Абуджа
Weather in Suleja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Suleja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
72 %
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 | 24.6 | 0.8 | 190 | 72 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 126 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.1 | 1.0 | 251 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 634.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 222 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 409.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.0 | 128 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.8 | 215 | 81 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 1.4 | 252 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 583.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 1.5 | 207 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 402.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 1.5 | 109 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 169 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 2.4 | 224 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 594.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 189 | 66 | 1,009.8 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 51 | 300.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.0 | 172 | 75 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 76 | 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 Suleja?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Suleja today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Suleja?
Local time is 12:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Suleja?
Suleja is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Suleja?
Population about 162,135.
What is the elevation of Suleja?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Suleja located?
It is at 9.18059, 7.17939 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Suleja in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
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