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Bosso

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Location & Surroundings

Bosso is a second-order administrative division in Niger State, Nigeria, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 11 km away.

Also known as: Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Bosso · Bosso Local Government Area · Boso

Overview

Bosso is local government area in Nigeria.

It is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

The population is about 203,134 (2006).

It covers about 1,592 square kilometre.

Also known as: YO Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Bosso

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Niger State
  • Area 1,592 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 36' 53" N, 6° 21' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 236 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 52 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.9%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

yo
Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Bosso
Bosso Local Government Area
kcg
Boso

Weather in Bosso

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bosso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.

Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 30.1 1.4 6 30 1,011.5 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 25.5 2.0 127 58 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 24.0 0.4 111 65 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 36 1.8 n/a
18h 37.3 1.0 141 23 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 4 604.7 n/a
Tomorrow 29.4 1.3 245 24 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 63 409.2 n/a
30h 25.7 1.6 78 34 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 23.1 1.3 138 57 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.00 8 1.8 n/a
42h 35.1 1.8 228 32 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 78 597.2 n/a
Friday 29.1 1.6 244 35 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 387.4 n/a
54h 25.0 1.7 38 43 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
60h 22.1 1.3 83 44 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 1.8 n/a
66h 35.6 1.8 196 26 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 6 614.1 n/a
Saturday 28.9 1.9 234 33 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 407.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bosso?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 Bosso today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Bosso?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bosso?
Bosso is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bosso?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Bosso located?
It is at 9.61463, 6.36587 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bosso in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2014-09-03
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