Location & Surroundings
Gakoro is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suleja, 42 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is 73 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 64 km away.
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° 31' 50" N, 7° 1' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 530 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 148 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:11
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gakoro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gakoro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.5 | 1.6 | 130 | 93 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 1.5 | 159 | 64 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 587.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 191 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 3.69 / 3.69 | 99 | 382.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 190 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.1 | 173 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 2.4 | 205 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 70 | 501.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 200 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 8.02 / 8.16 | 100 | 320.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 189 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 1.4 | 154 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.8 | 235 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 454.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 278 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.36 / 0.50 | 100 | 203.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 189 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 0.8 | 186 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 3.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gakoro?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Gakoro today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gakoro?
Local time is 17:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gakoro?
Gakoro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gakoro?
DEM 530 m.
Where is Gakoro located?
It is at 9.53059, 7.02898 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gakoro in?
It is in Nigeria.