Location & Surroundings
Bar-n-Bako is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukuru, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 175 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Barikin 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
9° 44' 15" N, 8° 56' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1207 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 168 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:16
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bar-n-Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bar-n-Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 28.9 | 4.6 | 66 | 40 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 116 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 251.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 217 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 313 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 3.2 | 56 | 33 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 685.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.9 | 155 | 66 | 1,014.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 367.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.7 | 152 | 78 | 1,015.1 | 0.60 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.3 | 212 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.8 | 4.4 | 40 | 30 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 618.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 22 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 336.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 253 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.8 | 311 | 69 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.3 | 4.0 | 65 | 30 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 688.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bar-n-Bako?
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Bar-n-Bako today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Bar-n-Bako?
Local time is 23:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bar-n-Bako?
Bar-n-Bako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bar-n-Bako?
DEM 1,207 m.
Where is Bar-n-Bako located?
It is at 9.73738, 8.94281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bar-n-Bako in?
It is in Nigeria.