Current Date And Time In Boju, Nigeria
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:51:09 WAT
State: Benue State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 12,814
District: Ohimini
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Boju, a city in Benue State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Boju — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Boju | |
| District / County | Ohimini | |
| State | Benue State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 12,814 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Benue State | #8 of 12 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Nigerian Naira | |
| Code ISO-4217 | NGN | |
| Symbol | ₦ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +234 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ng | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 215 | |
| In Feet | 705 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.36 | |
| Longitude | 7.89 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.356° N 7.893° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 21' 21" N 7° 53' 35" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 21.34' N 7° 53.58' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Benue State Capital | 81 km East-Northeast of Makurdi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Mamfe, Cameroon (238 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:21 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:45 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Boju is a city situated in Benue State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Ohimini, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Boju as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Benue State
The latitude and longitude of Boju pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 215 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Boju on the map
Boju runs on UTC +01:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Boju run on Nigerian Naira (NGN), shown with the symbol ₦. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Boju exchange rates
To ring a number in Boju from outside Nigeria, dial +234 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Boju and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Boju ranks #8 of 12 cities in Benue State. It lies about 81 km East-Northeast of Makurdi, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Benue State market. › Cities near Boju
Boju has a recorded population of approximately 12,814 people. That places it #8 of 12 cities with population data in Benue State. Browse more cities in Benue State for comparison.
Boju sits within Ohimini, is part of Benue State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Boju keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:45 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Boju price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Boju currency page.
Boju is about 81 km East-Northeast of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. See cities near Boju for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Boju lands you closest to Mamfe, Cameroon, about 238 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Boju sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
