Location & Surroundings
Bagan is a settlement in Kayes, Mali, at 378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kita, 77 km to the west. The national capital Bamako is 94 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kita Airport, 77 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° 52' 17" N, 8° 47' 55" W
- Elevation DEM: 378 m
- Timezone Africa/Bamako
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 335 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +223
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:09
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bagan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bagan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 500 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 29.2 | 0.5 | 304 | 36 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 0.5 | 187 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 62 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.5 | 0.9 | 96 | 24 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 433.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 1.8 | 189 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 500.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 110 | 71 | 1,014.1 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.2 | 249 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.27 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 1.8 | 92 | 37 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 386.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.2 | 1.3 | 250 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.15 / 0.63 | 99 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 147 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 1.33 / 1.96 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 140 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 1.6 | 212 | 53 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 207.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.1 | 1.4 | 194 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bagan?
Now 29.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 500 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 Bagan today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Bagan?
Local time is 03:09. Time zone: Africa/Bamako (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bagan?
Bagan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bagan?
DEM 378 m.
Where is Bagan located?
It is at 12.87131, -8.79873 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bagan in?
It is in Mali.