Location & Surroundings
Basansan is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 10 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 24 km away.
Overview
Basansan is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kware, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kware
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 5' 44" N, 5° 19' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 259 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 745 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:00
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Places in Basansan
Weather in Basansan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basansan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 30.0 | 4.2 | 45 | 17 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 91 | 21 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 4.4 | 87 | 21 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.5 | 5.8 | 77 | 10 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 577.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 4.4 | 54 | 15 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 4.1 | 73 | 15 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 4.2 | 76 | 19 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 5.8 | 84 | 8 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 588.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 4.0 | 58 | 9 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 4.2 | 57 | 11 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 4.2 | 73 | 14 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.8 | 5.8 | 89 | 7 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 583.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 3.3 | 57 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basansan?
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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 Basansan today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Basansan?
Local time is 07:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Basansan?
Basansan is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Basansan?
DEM 259 m.
Where is Basansan located?
It is at 13.09550, 5.33161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basansan in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry