Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tegina, 26 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 76 km away.
Also known as: Tungan Bako
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
10° 17' 57" N, 6° 14' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 291 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 224 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:30
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,009.4 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 | 37.1 | 2.5 | 101 | 12 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 20 | 21 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 382.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 65 | 27 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 127 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.8 | 1.0 | 204 | 28 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 592.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.4 | 221 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 403.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 108 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 115 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.0 | 1.5 | 203 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 1.8 | 222 | 38 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 76 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 157 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.2 | 1.9 | 199 | 30 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 605.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 37.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Bako today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 21:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bako?
Bako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bako?
DEM 291 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 10.29909, 6.23787 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Nigeria.