Current Date And Time In Takum, Nigeria
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Takum, 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 Takum — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Takum | |
| State | Benue State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,822 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Benue State | #4 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 | 256 | |
| In Feet | 840 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.27 | |
| Longitude | 9.98 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.267° N 9.983° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 16' 0" N 9° 58' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 16' N 9° 59' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Benue State Capital | 169 km West-Northwest of Makurdi | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Wum, Cameroon (99 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 | 🔥 06:12 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:37 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 25m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Takum is a city situated in Benue State, Nigeria, within Africa. GeoNames classifies Takum 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 Takum pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 256 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Takum on the map
Takum 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 Takum 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. › Takum exchange rates
To ring a number in Takum 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 Takum and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Takum ranks #4 of 12 cities in Benue State. It lies about 169 km West-Northwest 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 Takum
Takum has a recorded population of approximately 24,822 people. That places it #4 of 12 cities with population data in Benue State. Browse more cities in Benue State for comparison.
Takum is part of Benue State in Nigeria. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Takum keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:12 AM and sets around 06:37 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Takum price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Takum currency page.
Takum is about 169 km West-Northwest of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. See cities near Takum for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Takum lands you closest to Wum, Cameroon, about 99 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Takum sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
