Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bousse, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Ouagadougou is 47 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ouagadougou Airport, 49 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° 45' 54" N, 1° 41' 5" W
- Elevation DEM: 311 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 229 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:18
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 2.2 | 216 | 43 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.6 | 1.7 | 108 | 17 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 471.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 3.8 | 71 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 441.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.3 | 75 | 25 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.5 | 177 | 29 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 3.9 | 176 | 18 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 509.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 4.0 | 92 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 457.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.8 | 81 | 24 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 2.9 | 126 | 26 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.7 | 5.5 | 119 | 10 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 516.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 2.9 | 113 | 15 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 458.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 4.0 | 79 | 17 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 4.0 | 78 | 18 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 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 Bako today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 16:18. Time zone: Africa/Ouagadougou (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bako?
Bako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bako?
DEM 311 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 12.76498, -1.68475 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Burkina Faso.