Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Plateau-Central, Burkina Faso, at 310 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zorgo, 12 km to the east. The national capital Ouagadougou is 89 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° 43' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 310 m
- Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +226
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:26
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 38.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 34.0 | 2.9 | 30 | 19 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 0.9 | 106 | 24 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 0.8 | 188 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.6 | 3.3 | 115 | 16 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 543.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 3.0 | 132 | 20 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 474.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.0 | 3.0 | 73 | 26 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 4.5 | 196 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.2 | 0.9 | 196 | 27 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 503.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.5 | 1.9 | 338 | 24 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 453.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 3.1 | 46 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.3 | 133 | 24 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.7 | 3.3 | 100 | 15 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 543.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.5 | 3.1 | 81 | 16 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 473.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 38.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 543 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 05:55 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 04:26. 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 310 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 12.28333, -0.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Burkina Faso.