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Location & Surroundings

Zing is a second-order administrative division in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mayo-Belwa, 39 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 86 km away.

Also known as: Zing Local Government Area

Overview

Zing is local government area in Nigeria.

It is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.

The population is about 127,363 (2006).

It covers about 1,030 square kilometre.

Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Zing

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Taraba State
  • Area 1,030 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    8° 53' 0" N, 11° 44' 43" E
  • Elevation DEM: 502 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Mountains & Terrain in Zing

Alternate Names

Zing Local Government Area

Weather in Zing

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

Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.

Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 28.6 2.5 229 46 1,008.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 24.4 2.7 272 68 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 24.0 2.4 255 81 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 7.0 n/a
18h 33.6 2.1 4 30 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 95 615.6 n/a
Tomorrow 27.8 2.5 262 45 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.00 53 327.0 n/a
30h 25.3 2.2 253 58 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
36h 23.5 3.9 248 79 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 32 7.9 n/a
42h 33.0 3.6 299 35 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 43 682.7 n/a
Friday 27.3 2.7 226 54 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 96 367.9 n/a
54h 23.6 4.1 249 71 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 52 0.0 n/a
60h 22.6 3.9 238 85 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 68 7.8 n/a
66h 32.4 3.6 295 36 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 40 679.1 n/a
Saturday 27.3 2.4 241 47 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 66 359.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zing?
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Zing today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Zing?
Local time is 02:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zing?
Zing is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Zing?
DEM 502 m.
Where is Zing located?
It is at 8.88339, 11.74517 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zing in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-12
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8659773
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