Location & Surroundings
Baru is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 25 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palu, 13 km to the south. The national capital Jakarta is about 1565 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, 15 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
0° 47' 24" S, 119° 52' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 25 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,540 p/km²
- Built-up 17.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:40
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 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 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
1.41 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 | 22.6 | 1.0 | 114 | 93 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 111 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 104 | 71 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 1.7 | 318 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 14 | 864.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.5 | 106 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 1.19 / 1.41 | 52 | 241.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 119 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 1.3 | 112 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 2.2 | 322 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 82 | 812.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 0.1 | 99 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.88 / 1.29 | 12 | 228.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 120 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 112 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 316 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 792.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 0.3 | 271 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.80 / 1.07 | 69 | 196.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baru?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 865 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baru today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Baru?
Local time is 02:40. 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 25 m.
Where is Baru located?
It is at -0.79010, 119.87380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baru in?
It is in Indonesia.