Location & Surroundings
Batan is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 850 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rantepao, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1495 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pongtiku Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Batau
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
3° 2' 49" S, 119° 56' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 850 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 444 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:20
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Batan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Batan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 17.5 | 0.6 | 25 | 80 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.1 | 0.7 | 297 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 72 | 60 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 3.0 | 78 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 872.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 0.4 | 13 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 240.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 0.6 | 298 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 71 | 60 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 3.3 | 82 | 39 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 893.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.1 | 0.3 | 23 | 87 | 1,014.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 78 | 246.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 0.6 | 336 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 72 | 63 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 3.1 | 87 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 884.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 0.5 | 41 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 42 | 274.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Batan?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 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 Batan today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Batan?
Local time is 04:20. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Batan?
Batan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Batan?
DEM 850 m.
Where is Batan located?
It is at -3.04690, 119.94160 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Batan in?
It is in Indonesia.