Location & Surroundings
Taakongo is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Riti, 44 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 69 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° 51' 21" N, 9° 13' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 152 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:56
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Taakongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taakongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 26.3 | 3.4 | 208 | 78 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 255 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 227 | 91 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 0.7 | 50 | 41 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 557.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.2 | 126 | 48 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 382.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 210 | 58 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 220 | 79 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 1.4 | 251 | 36 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 633.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.8 | 1.8 | 187 | 43 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 3.6 | 224 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 241 | 87 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 2.2 | 244 | 40 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 619.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.6 | 3.2 | 218 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 342.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taakongo?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Taakongo today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Taakongo?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Taakongo?
Taakongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taakongo?
DEM 152 m.
Where is Taakongo located?
It is at 7.85585, 9.22118 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taakongo in?
It is in Nigeria.