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Location & Surroundings

Bawku is a city in Upper East, Ghana with 76,459 inhabitants, at 228 m elevation. The national capital Accra is about 610 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zabre Airport, 43 km away.

Overview

Bawku is human settlement.

It is located in Bawku Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.

The population is about 61,151 (2010).

Also known as: Bɔkɔ

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Basic Data

  • Country Ghana
  • Located in Bawku Municipal District
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 3' 33" N, 0° 14' 33" W
  • Elevation DEM: 228 m
  • Timezone Africa/Accra
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 76,459
  • Pop. Density 7,833 p/km²
  • Built-up 44.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Cedi (GHS)
  • Phone Prefix +233

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Weather in Bawku

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

Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.

Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
62 %
Precip
0.01 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 24.2 2.6 196 89 1,013.4 - / 0.00 62 0.0 n/a
6h 34.4 3.7 193 45 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 19 575.1 n/a
12h 30.8 4.9 185 58 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 45 534.7 n/a
18h 26.6 4.3 219 80 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.0 3.3 224 85 1,014.0 0.01 / 0.01 86 0.1 n/a
30h 32.8 4.9 219 52 1,013.1 0.07 / 0.09 90 489.2 n/a
36h 30.5 4.1 190 58 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.01 61 433.6 n/a
42h 25.9 3.6 201 81 1,012.5 0.29 / 0.31 100 0.0 n/a
Friday 23.4 1.7 245 95 1,013.5 5.54 / 5.84 100 0.0 n/a
54h 27.8 4.8 246 74 1,012.6 0.00 / 1.51 100 125.8 n/a
60h 28.2 2.4 193 70 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 96 210.3 n/a
66h 24.9 2.7 198 86 1,011.9 0.11 / 0.11 40 0.0 n/a
Saturday 23.7 2.4 205 94 1,013.2 0.26 / 0.37 63 0.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bawku?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Bawku today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bawku?
Local time is 16:34. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bawku?
Bawku is a populated place.
How many people live in Bawku?
Population about 76,459.
What is the elevation of Bawku?
DEM 228 m.
Where is Bawku located?
It is at 11.05926, -0.24249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bawku in?
It is in Ghana.

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Last updated 2025-04-15
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