Location & Surroundings
Baru is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palu, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1570 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, 32 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
1° 9' 26" S, 120° 4' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 551 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,981 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:31
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Baru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 22.9 | 0.3 | 141 | 79 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 4.05 / 4.05 | 62 | 822.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 0.8 | 133 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.81 / 4.87 | 83 | 233.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 151 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 0.6 | 88 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 2.4 | 14 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 68 | 837.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.5 | 118 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 1.74 / 2.28 | 48 | 158.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 157 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 0.4 | 102 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 11 | 71 | 1,010.6 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 91 | 796.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 129 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 3.42 / 4.57 | 61 | 195.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 154 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 0.5 | 92 | 79 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 93.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baru?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 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 Baru today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Baru?
Local time is 18:31. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Baru?
Baru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baru?
DEM 551 m.
Where is Baru located?
It is at -1.15730, 120.07620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baru in?
It is in Indonesia.