Location & Surroundings
Baka is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 167 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 110 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° 43' 1" N, 9° 12' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 167 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:07
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 29.5 | 1.8 | 215 | 55 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 281 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 252 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.4 | 0.7 | 51 | 33 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 482.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 0.8 | 263 | 39 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 374.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 261 | 60 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.5 | 248 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 2.0 | 224 | 31 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 637.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.7 | 3.9 | 199 | 63 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 378.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.2 | 270 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 230 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.5 | 2.3 | 241 | 36 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 624.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.3 | 2.1 | 214 | 49 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 379.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baka?
Now 29.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 483 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 Baka today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Baka?
Local time is 02:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baka?
Baka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baka?
DEM 167 m.
Where is Baka located?
It is at 8.71700, 9.20677 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baka in?
It is in Nigeria.