Location & Surroundings
Nakoto is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 493 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 25 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Nakoto
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
12° 9' 20" N, 6° 55' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 493 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:08
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nakoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nakoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.8 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
7.4 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 24.1 | 7.4 | 160 | 84 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 162 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 9.06 / 9.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 167 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 93 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 1.4 | 251 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 526.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 2.9 | 335 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 474.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 206 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 6.9 | 238 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 12.56 / 14.08 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 0.8 | 50 | 45 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 606.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.1 | 1.1 | 272 | 55 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 1 | 462.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 3.5 | 209 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.22 / 0.24 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 3.0 | 191 | 77 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 3.4 | 245 | 54 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 647.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.3 | 3.0 | 259 | 63 | 1,010.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 83 | 433.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nakoto?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.8 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 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 Nakoto today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Nakoto?
Local time is 03:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Nakoto?
Nakoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nakoto?
DEM 493 m.
Where is Nakoto located?
It is at 12.15568, 6.92612 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nakoto in?
It is in Nigeria.