Location & Surroundings
Gikoso is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 470 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akwanga, 25 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is 78 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 100 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° 0' 21" N, 8° 12' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 470 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gikoso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gikoso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.62 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 | 22.1 | 0.6 | 334 | 96 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 1.6 | 216 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 567.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 210 | 92 | 1,011.6 | 5.29 / 5.35 | 96 | 305.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 194 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.3 | 225 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 1.3 | 291 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 443.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 203 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 1.05 / 1.06 | 100 | 355.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 175 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 2.50 / 3.56 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.4 | 0.6 | 148 | 98 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 317 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 203 | 92 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 231.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 244 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.68 / 0.70 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.5 | 0.8 | 231 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gikoso?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gikoso today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gikoso?
Local time is 12:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gikoso?
Gikoso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gikoso?
DEM 470 m.
Where is Gikoso located?
It is at 9.00581, 8.20143 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gikoso in?
It is in Nigeria.