Location & Surroundings
Katang is a settlement in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, at 768 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalabahi, 21 km to the west. The national capital Jakarta is about 1985 km to the west. The nearest airport is Alor Island Airport, 21 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
8° 16' 12" S, 124° 43' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 768 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 446 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:54
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
38 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 18.6 | 1.6 | 147 | 94 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 89 | 56 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 1.8 | 31 | 44 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 890.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 76 | 94 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 215.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.5 | 113 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 0.2 | 59 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 13 | 106.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 2.0 | 5 | 46 | 1,011.7 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 25 | 865.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 81 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 213.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.5 | 1.2 | 161 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 1 | 54 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 110.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 11 | 52 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 894.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 77 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 186.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.1 | 161 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katang?
Now 18.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 890 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 Katang today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Katang?
Local time is 09:54. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Katang?
Katang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katang?
DEM 768 m.
Where is Katang located?
It is at -8.27000, 124.72780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katang in?
It is in Indonesia.