Location & Surroundings
Babanka is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafiagi, 39 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 73 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
8° 41' 49" N, 5° 6' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 185 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 34 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:54
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Babanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Babanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (344 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.4 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 | 33.8 | 1.2 | 344 | 48 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 2.3 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 100 | 277.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 2.1 | 204 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 187 | 89 | 1,013.7 | 0.35 / 0.66 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 1.3 | 332 | 42 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 586.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 0.9 | 79 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 231 | 67 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.5 | 200 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.8 | 1.4 | 6 | 35 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 604.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 1.4 | 93 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 423.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 216 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 229 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.4 | 0.3 | 112 | 40 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 576.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Babanka?
Now 33.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Babanka today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Babanka?
Local time is 20:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Babanka?
Babanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Babanka?
DEM 185 m.
Where is Babanka located?
It is at 8.69688, 5.10312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Babanka in?
It is in Nigeria.