Location & Surroundings
Tanga is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abuja, 44 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 44 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International 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
9° 16' 2" N, 7° 49' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 391 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 144 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
1.09 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 | 21.2 | 0.3 | 149 | 99 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 170 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 96 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 0.8 | 167 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 53 | 550.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 208 | 92 | 1,010.6 | 2.84 / 3.04 | 97 | 371.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.4 | 145 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 221 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 50 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.2 | 185 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.11 | 100 | 535.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.6 | 254 | 92 | 1,010.4 | 2.96 / 3.07 | 100 | 248.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 0.3 | 217 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 159 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 99 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 225 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.17 / 0.59 | 100 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 308 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 72 | 358.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 0.3 | 150 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.22 / 0.30 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanga?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tanga today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Tanga?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tanga?
Tanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tanga?
DEM 391 m.
Where is Tanga located?
It is at 9.26725, 7.83039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanga in?
It is in Nigeria.