Location & Surroundings
Bangka is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinjai, 16 km to the north. The national capital Jakarta is about 1490 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, 86 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° 15' 47" S, 120° 18' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 70 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 503 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:00
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bangka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bangka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 23.3 | 2.6 | 178 | 84 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.7 | 33 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.7 | 55 | 65 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 66.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 3.6 | 106 | 53 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 878.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.1 | 174 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 284.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 35 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 3.4 | 56 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 77 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 3.3 | 91 | 49 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 5 | 789.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 2.3 | 188 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 284.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 123 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 3.0 | 48 | 65 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.9 | 3.7 | 80 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 881.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.3 | 2.6 | 189 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 284.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bangka?
Now 23.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 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 Bangka today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bangka?
Local time is 03:00. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bangka?
Bangka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bangka?
DEM 70 m.
Where is Bangka located?
It is at -5.26300, 120.30100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bangka in?
It is in Indonesia.