Location & Surroundings
Yaja is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 235 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 105 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° 5' 15" N, 11° 29' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 235 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 168 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:22
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Yaja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yaja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 35.1 | 1.3 | 283 | 30 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 0.9 | 221 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 387.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.6 | 223 | 56 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 230 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 1.1 | 19 | 20 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 706.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 1.5 | 202 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 390.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.2 | 212 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 225 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 8.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.8 | 2.5 | 250 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 692.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 204 | 46 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 381.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 228 | 57 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 240 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.3 | 2.7 | 257 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 679.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yaja?
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 Yaja today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Yaja?
Local time is 20:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yaja?
Yaja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yaja?
DEM 235 m.
Where is Yaja located?
It is at 9.08753, 11.49024 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yaja in?
It is in Nigeria.