Location & Surroundings
Barkeji is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 278 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 12 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° 0' 49" N, 5° 10' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 278 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 459 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:47
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Barkeji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barkeji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,012.8 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 | 24.9 | 1.5 | 233 | 72 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 1.2 | 142 | 40 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 566.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 4.1 | 162 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 498.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.2 | 255 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 3.3 | 216 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 4.0 | 209 | 45 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 623.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 2.7 | 219 | 50 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 491.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 5.5 | 212 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 5.65 / 5.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 5.8 | 135 | 87 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.49 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.2 | 3.9 | 211 | 60 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 357.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 2.0 | 203 | 64 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 302.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 3.5 | 214 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 4.3 | 214 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barkeji?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Barkeji today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Barkeji?
Local time is 13:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barkeji?
Barkeji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barkeji?
DEM 278 m.
Where is Barkeji located?
It is at 13.01355, 5.16788 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barkeji in?
It is in Nigeria.