Location & Surroundings
Baka is a settlement in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso, at 313 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pouytenga, less than 2 km away. The national capital Ouagadougou is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Boulsa Airport, 46 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° 16' 0" N, 0° 25' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 313 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,009 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:04
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Baka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
31.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 31.5 | 0.7 | 304 | 51 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 202 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 4.2 | 204 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.6 | 3.7 | 199 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 571.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 3.8 | 192 | 47 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 488.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 4.8 | 227 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 4.9 | 208 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 3.53 / 3.65 | 96 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 5.4 | 221 | 50 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 50 | 530.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.2 | 1.6 | 259 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 23 | 548.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 5.4 | 202 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 1.81 / 1.99 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 4.4 | 216 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 238 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 30.40 / 32.26 | 100 | 68.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 1.2 | 243 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 159.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baka?
Now 31.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 34.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 05:49 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Baka?
Local time is 05:04. 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 313 m.
Where is Baka located?
It is at 12.26667, -0.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baka in?
It is in Burkina Faso.