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Majya

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Location & Surroundings

Majya is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tanout, 29 km to the north. The national capital Niamey is about 735 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, about 105 km away.

Also known as: Majia

Overview

Maja is village in Tanout, Niger.

It is located in Tanout, Niger.

The population is about 1,091 (2012).

Also known as: Madjia, Majia, Majya, Mazia, Mazzia

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Basic Data

  • Country Niger
  • Located in Tanout
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 43' 21" N, 8° 49' 16" E
  • Elevation DEM: 484 m
  • Timezone Africa/Niamey
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2,286 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +227

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Majia

Weather in Majya

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

Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.

Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
5.5 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,012.5 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 27.6 5.5 38 25 1,012.5 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 36.4 7.0 67 15 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 52 660.3 n/a
12h 35.2 4.3 36 18 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 419.2 n/a
18h 31.1 4.5 49 23 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 28.8 4.6 50 27 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 78 4.2 n/a
30h 37.7 6.5 78 15 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 8 538.5 n/a
36h 35.5 4.0 83 17 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 3 418.9 n/a
42h 31.6 4.6 55 21 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Friday 28.8 1.9 98 33 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 4.2 n/a
54h 37.3 2.9 70 16 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 659.8 n/a
60h 36.5 4.7 22 14 1,009.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 418.6 n/a
66h 31.9 4.7 76 19 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Saturday 29.5 5.9 54 22 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 4.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Majya?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Majya today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Majya?
Local time is 13:48. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Majya?
Majya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Majya?
DEM 484 m.
Where is Majya located?
It is at 14.72260, 8.82110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Majya in?
It is in Niger.

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Last updated 2012-01-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2441440

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