Location & Surroundings
Ankoko is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 23 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 17' 35" N, 8° 16' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 112 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:36
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ankoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 251 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 24.8 | 2.3 | 191 | 89 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 200 | 77 | 1,013.6 | 3.73 / 3.73 | 98 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 2.3 | 195 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 250.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 201 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.1 | 203 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 1.5 | 212 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 508.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 2.7 | 216 | 80 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 243.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 208 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.2 | 198 | 90 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 2.1 | 187 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 54 | 538.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 193 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 368.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 2.5 | 205 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.64 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.9 | 190 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 4.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankoko?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 251 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 Ankoko today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Ankoko?
Local time is 16:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankoko?
Ankoko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankoko?
DEM 112 m.
Where is Ankoko located?
It is at 7.29295, 8.27855 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankoko in?
It is in Nigeria.