Location & Surroundings
Balang is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 247 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinjai, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1475 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, 71 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
5° 16' 2" S, 120° 9' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 247 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 685 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:12
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 25.2 | 3.3 | 78 | 62 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 3.8 | 78 | 43 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 902.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 204 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 282.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 335 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 3.2 | 76 | 70 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 4.1 | 76 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 901.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 196 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 282.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 263 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 2.6 | 61 | 62 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 76.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 4.1 | 76 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 908.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 194 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 283.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 283 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.6 | 2.8 | 72 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 84.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balang?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 902 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 Balang today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Balang?
Local time is 17:12. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Balang?
Balang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balang?
DEM 247 m.
Where is Balang located?
It is at -5.26710, 120.16510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balang in?
It is in Indonesia.