Current Date And Time In Baissa, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:41:03 WAT
State: Taraba State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 8,911
District: Kurmi
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Baissa, a city in Taraba State, Nigeria in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Baissa — 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 | Baissa | |
| District / County | Kurmi | |
| State | Taraba State | |
| Country | Nigeria | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 8,911 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Taraba State | #9 of 10 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 | 248 | |
| In Feet | 814 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.23 | |
| Longitude | 10.62 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.231° N 10.624° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 13' 51" N 10° 37' 28" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 13.85' N 10° 37.47' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Taraba State Capital | 202 km North-Northeast of Jalingo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Nkambe, Cameroon (67 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 | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 24m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lagos |
Baissa is a city situated in Taraba State, Nigeria, within Africa. It falls under Kurmi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Baissa as a District Headquarters. 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 Taraba State
The latitude and longitude of Baissa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 248 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Baissa on the map
Baissa 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 Baissa 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. › Baissa exchange rates
To ring a number in Baissa 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 Baissa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Baissa ranks #9 of 10 cities in Taraba State. It lies about 202 km North-Northeast of Jalingo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Taraba State market. › Cities near Baissa
Baissa has a recorded population of approximately 8,911 people. That places it #9 of 10 cities with population data in Taraba State. Browse more cities in Taraba State for comparison.
Baissa sits within Kurmi, is part of Taraba State in Nigeria. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Baissa keeps UTC +01:00. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Baissa price in Nigerian naira (NGN), written with the symbol ₦. Check live rates on our Baissa currency page.
Baissa is about 202 km North-Northeast of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. See cities near Baissa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Baissa lands you closest to Nkambe, Cameroon, about 67 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Baissa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
