Location & Surroundings
Bokkos is a town in Plateau State, Nigeria with 12,538 inhabitants, at 1,336 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Panyam, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 40 km away.
Overview
Bokkos is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Plateau State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 17' 57" N, 8° 59' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1336 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 12,538
- Pop. Density 16,759 p/km²
- Built-up 38.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Weather in Bokkos
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bokkos, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 22.8 | 2.4 | 43 | 35 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 14 | 39 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 2.2 | 20 | 42 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 4.2 | 96 | 25 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 666.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.0 | 204 | 51 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 397.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 263 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 1.7 | 320 | 79 | 1,016.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 13 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 3.0 | 76 | 27 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 665.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 0.6 | 228 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 94 | 368.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 2.5 | 283 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 289 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 13 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.1 | 3.7 | 62 | 29 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 667.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 1.0 | 273 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.64 / 0.65 | 30 | 254.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bokkos?
Now 22.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Bokkos today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Bokkos?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bokkos?
Bokkos is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bokkos?
Population about 12,538.
What is the elevation of Bokkos?
DEM 1,336 m.
Where is Bokkos located?
It is at 9.29921, 8.99467 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bokkos in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry