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Yako

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Yako is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 57 km away.

Overview

Yako is ward of Kano State, Nigeria.

It is located in Kiru, Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Kiru
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 38' 48" N, 8° 11' 58" E
  • Elevation DEM: 530 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 378 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Weather in Yako

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.

Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.29 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 22.3 1.4 303 92 1,014.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.6 2.4 234 88 1,014.2 0.15 / 0.15 100 2.4 n/a
12h 31.3 1.8 216 50 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 94 578.7 n/a
18h 28.3 1.0 25 58 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 370.1 n/a
Tomorrow 23.3 3.9 132 85 1,012.8 2.29 / 2.29 100 0.0 n/a
30h 23.2 2.0 238 86 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.9 n/a
36h 32.2 2.3 163 46 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 92 558.5 n/a
42h 28.6 0.9 49 54 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 15 447.4 n/a
Monday 25.5 3.2 196 67 1,011.5 0.28 / 0.28 4 0.0 n/a
54h 23.4 4.5 218 86 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 3.8 n/a
60h 32.9 2.2 215 48 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 6 660.8 n/a
66h 29.6 0.2 298 52 1,010.2 0.04 / 0.04 91 454.3 n/a
Tuesday 23.1 3.7 206 84 1,013.6 1.49 / 1.53 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yako?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.3 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Yako today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Yako?
Local time is 11:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yako?
Yako is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Yako?
DEM 530 m.
Where is Yako located?
It is at 11.64656, 8.19947 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yako in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-06-23
geonames https://www.geonames.org/9410755