Location & Surroundings
Wakato is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 314 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nafada, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 90 km away.
Also known as: Walkaltu
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
11° 2' 46" N, 11° 13' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 314 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 567 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:11
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Wakato
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wakato, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.6 | 21 | 22 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 37 | 26 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.9 | 3.2 | 47 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 665.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 2.0 | 322 | 18 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 377.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.8 | 6 | 23 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 0.3 | 41 | 28 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 3.0 | 63 | 11 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 672.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 3.1 | 334 | 16 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 381.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 1.1 | 95 | 25 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 325 | 29 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.7 | 3.3 | 76 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 665.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 2.9 | 283 | 18 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 1.6 | 76 | 25 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wakato?
Now 24.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Wakato today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Wakato?
Local time is 10:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Wakato?
Wakato is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wakato?
DEM 314 m.
Where is Wakato located?
It is at 11.04607, 11.22398 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wakato in?
It is in Nigeria.