Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 7 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
9° 40' 58" N, 6° 24' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 293 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 6.2 mm. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
6.21 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 | 22.7 | 0.5 | 182 | 97 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 0.8 | 129 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 620.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 1.4 | 148 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 1.01 / 1.02 | 93 | 290.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 60 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 1.71 / 2.73 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.3 | 186 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 3.48 / 6.21 | 87 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 1.7 | 182 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 55 | 460.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 154 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 6.06 / 6.18 | 94 | 444.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 152 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 1.5 | 162 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 2.8 | 199 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 96 | 563.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 193 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 3.74 / 4.28 | 100 | 374.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 218 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.84 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.8 | 200 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 2.14 / 4.99 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 6.2 mm. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 6.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bako today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 18:14. 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 293 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 9.68288, 6.40664 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Nigeria.