Location & Surroundings
Bakan is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 573 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kankara, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 90 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
12° 2' 6" N, 7° 30' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 573 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,220 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:38
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 28.1 | 2.6 | 99 | 31 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 140 | 35 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 64 | 40 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 3.0 | 92 | 21 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 631.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 2.7 | 90 | 30 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 416.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 0.2 | 285 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.3 | 178 | 43 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 4.4 | 106 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 639.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.5 | 2.0 | 102 | 29 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 399.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.2 | 117 | 31 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.6 | 72 | 34 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.7 | 6.5 | 92 | 17 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 640.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 3.2 | 75 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 416.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakan?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Bakan today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Bakan?
Local time is 00:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakan?
Bakan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakan?
DEM 573 m.
Where is Bakan located?
It is at 12.03490, 7.51460 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakan in?
It is in Nigeria.