Location & Surroundings
Targba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 52 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° 17' 8" N, 8° 49' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 152 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:30
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Targba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Targba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 25.8 | 2.8 | 218 | 87 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.9 | 216 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.0 | 2.4 | 235 | 59 | 1,009.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 97 | 463.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 2.3 | 194 | 70 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 195.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 3.0 | 217 | 86 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 205 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 2.4 | 225 | 50 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 679.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 2.5 | 205 | 63 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 418.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.9 | 2.7 | 214 | 74 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 3.3 | 224 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 3.2 | 217 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 662.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 204 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 411.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 3.1 | 216 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Targba?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 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 Targba today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Targba?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Targba?
Targba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Targba?
DEM 152 m.
Where is Targba located?
It is at 7.28562, 8.82225 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Targba in?
It is in Nigeria.