Location & Surroundings
Barkiya is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 526 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 22 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 42 km away.
Overview
Barkiya is ward in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kurfi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kurfi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 39' 13" N, 7° 31' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 526 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 344 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:52
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Places in Barkiya
Weather in Barkiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barkiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.8 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 | 28.5 | 1.1 | 291 | 48 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 0.8 | 283 | 53 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 5.3 | 71 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 574.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 4.0 | 135 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 391.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 2.7 | 211 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 255 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 1.3 | 253 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 526.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 1.9 | 334 | 44 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 370.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 3.6 | 233 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 287 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.1 | 2.6 | 62 | 29 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 3.7 | 100 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 427.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 4.0 | 230 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barkiya?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Barkiya today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Barkiya?
Local time is 08:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barkiya?
Barkiya is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Barkiya?
DEM 526 m.
Where is Barkiya located?
It is at 12.65368, 7.52930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barkiya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry