Location & Surroundings
Bambu is a settlement in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mamuju, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1400 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tampa Padang Airport, 11 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
2° 38' 41" S, 118° 57' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 546 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:28
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
1.97 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 | 25.1 | 1.0 | 191 | 85 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 139 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 0.7 | 61 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 5 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.8 | 299 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.33 / 0.36 | 49 | 874.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.5 | 54 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 1.61 / 1.97 | 66 | 257.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.9 | 147 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 1.0 | 21 | 68 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 2.9 | 292 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 22 | 876.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.9 | 0.3 | 155 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 3.17 / 3.47 | 33 | 256.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 153 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 1.0 | 18 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.5 | 295 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 59 | 875.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.1 | 0.9 | 64 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 1.40 / 1.87 | 53 | 194.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bambu?
Now 25.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bambu today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bambu?
Local time is 04:28. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bambu?
Bambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bambu?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Bambu located?
It is at -2.64470, 118.95170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bambu in?
It is in Indonesia.