Location & Surroundings
Bakeng is a settlement in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 168 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mamuju, 31 km to the west. The national capital Jakarta is about 1420 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tampa Padang Airport, 18 km away.
Also known as: Bekang
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
2° 40' 45" S, 119° 9' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 168 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 560 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:05
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakeng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakeng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.1 | 0.4 | 36 | 73 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 322 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 30 | 898.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 131 | 92 | 1,015.3 | 1.46 / 2.46 | 5 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 122 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 0.6 | 320 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 316 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 44 | 898.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 128 | 92 | 1,015.5 | 1.10 / 1.75 | 82 | 252.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 1.9 | 134 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 0.4 | 1 | 62 | 1,015.8 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 97 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.1 | 324 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 1.00 / 1.11 | 98 | 806.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.3 | 126 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.37 / 1.47 | 100 | 209.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 126 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 0.5 | 337 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 60.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakeng?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 899 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 Bakeng today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bakeng?
Local time is 15:05. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bakeng?
Bakeng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakeng?
DEM 168 m.
Where is Bakeng located?
It is at -2.67930, 119.16540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakeng in?
It is in Indonesia.