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Wukari

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Wukari is a city in Taraba State, Nigeria with 92,933 inhabitants, at 189 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 130 km away.

Also known as: Ukari

Overview

Wukari is local government area and town in Nigeria.

It is located in Taraba State, Nigeria, Africa.

The population is about 241,546 (2006).

It covers about 4,308 square kilometre.

Also known as: Ukari, Ukari wa ki Uka

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Taraba State
  • Area 4,308 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 52' 17" N, 9° 46' 40" E
  • Elevation DEM: 189 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 92,933
  • Pop. Density 12,819 p/km²
  • Built-up 39.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Ukari

Weather in Wukari

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wukari, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.

Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,008.8 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 37.2 0.8 296 33 1,008.8 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 29.9 0.9 224 42 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 1 388.8 n/a
12h 26.1 2.0 229 58 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
18h 25.1 1.7 235 74 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 5.4 n/a
Tomorrow 36.9 1.5 283 34 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 652.3 n/a
30h 30.5 1.4 233 42 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 3 382.4 n/a
36h 26.5 3.0 235 70 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 60 0.0 n/a
42h 25.0 1.9 261 84 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 96 5.3 n/a
Monday 35.6 2.5 260 40 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 639.3 n/a
54h 30.8 2.2 247 45 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 378.6 n/a
60h 27.1 3.2 247 71 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 93 0.0 n/a
66h 25.5 2.9 239 83 1,015.1 0.26 / 0.26 88 5.0 n/a
Tuesday 35.4 2.5 266 39 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 26 619.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wukari?
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Wukari today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Wukari?
Local time is 00:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wukari?
Wukari is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Wukari?
Population about 92,933.
What is the elevation of Wukari?
DEM 189 m.
Where is Wukari located?
It is at 7.87139, 9.77786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wukari in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-01-30
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2318921

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