Location & Surroundings
Baka is a settlement in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso, at 310 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pouytenga, 4 km to the south. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Boulsa Airport, 44 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
12° 17' 0" N, 0° 25' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 310 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 548 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:58
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 29.7 | 2.9 | 91 | 17 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.8 | 115 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.5 | 4.3 | 104 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 422.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 4.1 | 33 | 13 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 303.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 3.6 | 61 | 15 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 65 | 17 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.0 | 3.3 | 97 | 10 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 555.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.3 | 3.0 | 63 | 12 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 481.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.9 | 2.9 | 97 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 3.1 | 128 | 17 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 1.1 | 156 | 12 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 550.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 1.7 | 287 | 14 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 474.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.2 | 1.5 | 57 | 17 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baka?
Now 29.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 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 Baka today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Baka?
Local time is 06:58. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Baka?
Baka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baka?
DEM 310 m.
Where is Baka located?
It is at 12.28333, -0.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baka in?
It is in Burkina Faso.