Location & Surroundings
Baga is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 290 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 12 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
13° 1' 21" N, 5° 10' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 290 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 244 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:31
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.5 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 37.1 | 3.7 | 106 | 11 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 2.1 | 120 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 422.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baga?
Now 37.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 30.5 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 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 Baga today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Baga?
Local time is 19:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baga?
Baga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baga?
DEM 290 m.
Where is Baga located?
It is at 13.02252, 5.17388 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baga in?
It is in Nigeria.