Location & Surroundings
Gbako is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 312 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilorin, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 9 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
8° 31' 26" N, 4° 28' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 312 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,204 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:23
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gbako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gbako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.9 | 2.2 | 229 | 96 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 1.3 | 240 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 70 | 580.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 198 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 2.06 / 2.18 | 100 | 403.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.4 | 212 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.32 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 2.6 | 229 | 93 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 4.0 | 221 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 362.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.1 | 234 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 97 | 305.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 3.3 | 221 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 3.2 | 220 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.5 | 229 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 97 | 328.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 243 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 95 | 251.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 3.6 | 225 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.10 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 3.5 | 218 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gbako?
Now 21.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 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 Gbako today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gbako?
Local time is 13:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gbako?
Gbako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gbako?
DEM 312 m.
Where is Gbako located?
It is at 8.52395, 4.48113 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gbako in?
It is in Nigeria.