Location & Surroundings
Katako is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 228 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tegina, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Gatako
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° 56' 57" N, 6° 8' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 228 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 856 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:37
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.7 | 79 | 55 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.4 | 0.3 | 108 | 25 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 626.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 1.8 | 240 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.1 | 97 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 0.8 | 230 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 1.4 | 232 | 32 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 2.0 | 229 | 43 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 0.9 | 47 | 53 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.0 | 104 | 63 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.7 | 1.2 | 124 | 28 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 618.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.8 | 253 | 39 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.7 | 184 | 65 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.2 | 0.8 | 189 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katako?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Katako today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Katako?
Local time is 15:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katako?
Katako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katako?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Katako located?
It is at 9.94905, 6.14201 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katako in?
It is in Nigeria.