Location & Surroundings
Baru is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 47 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masamba, 7 km to the west. The national capital Jakarta is about 1555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Andi Jemma Airport, 8 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° 33' 6" S, 120° 23' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 47 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 538 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:09
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:51
- 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 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.6 | 349 | 79 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.2 | 182 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 157 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 96 | 737.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 346 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.14 | 81 | 205.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.4 | 324 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 176 | 64 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 3.0 | 157 | 45 | 1,008.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 30 | 817.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 352 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 10 | 250.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 0.8 | 329 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 173 | 63 | 1,014.1 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 18 | 83.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 3.5 | 157 | 41 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 24 | 876.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 347 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 47 | 252.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.7 | 1.2 | 352 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baru?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 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 05:40 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Baru?
Local time is 08:09. 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 47 m.
Where is Baru located?
It is at -2.55160, 120.39130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baru in?
It is in Indonesia.