Location & Surroundings
Barakia is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 343 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shinkafi, 38 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the south. The nearest airport is Maradi 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
13° 11' 51" N, 6° 10' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 343 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:29
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Barakia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barakia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.5 | 3.3 | 131 | 20 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 109 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.7 | 4.3 | 102 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 589.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 3.6 | 76 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 3.1 | 90 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 154 | 22 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.0 | 4.3 | 113 | 11 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 586.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 4.1 | 80 | 14 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 391.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 3.2 | 119 | 15 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 4.1 | 92 | 22 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.5 | 4.6 | 101 | 9 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 586.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 3.1 | 62 | 14 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 390.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 4.1 | 95 | 18 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barakia?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Barakia today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Barakia?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barakia?
Barakia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barakia?
DEM 343 m.
Where is Barakia located?
It is at 13.19744, 6.18098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barakia in?
It is in Nigeria.