Bako
in Oromiya, Ethiopia

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Tiya (Unesco heritage, 117 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
9.133 and 37.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 9° 7' 59" and E 37° 2' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Birr - ETB
Spoken languages:
Amharic, English, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:16 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 6:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.941 and -140.169 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hakaui
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Ethiopia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Ethiopia. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Delve into Bako

Bako in Oromiya is located in Ethiopia about 116 mi (or 187 km) west of Addis Ababa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bako is now 06:16 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Addis Ababa with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Bako. The closest airport in Ethiopia is Nekemte Airport in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tiya in a distance of 117 mi (or 188 km), South-East.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Hawassa, Gambela and Asosa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 32%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

26°C (78 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 13th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bako, Ethiopia

Bako is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the Mirab (West) Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, on the all-weather highway between Addis Ababa and Nekemte, this town has a longitude and latitude of {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:9|08|N|37|03|E||| |primary |name= }} with an elevation of 1743 meters above sea level. Bako is the administrative center of Bako Tibe woreda. During the Italian occupation, Bako is mentioned as having a medical clinic and a school.

Located at 9.13333, 37.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Oromia Region

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Baco, Bako, Бако