Location & Surroundings
Kota is a settlement in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 11 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mamuju, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1375 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tampa Padang Airport, 39 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° 51' 9" S, 118° 48' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 11 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 433 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:25
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.45 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 | 25.5 | 0.7 | 168 | 80 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 2.2 | 149 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 0.8 | 355 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 2.4 | 318 | 72 | 1,009.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 53 | 857.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.2 | 176 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.21 / 0.45 | 10 | 260.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 99 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 1.6 | 13 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.40 / 0.43 | 5 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.5 | 299 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 96 | 850.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.9 | 1.2 | 6 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.84 / 1.11 | 76 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 136 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 16 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 1.04 / 1.74 | 80 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 2.9 | 316 | 75 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 98 | 831.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 1.1 | 319 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 2.51 / 2.91 | 97 | 256.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kota?
Now 25.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kota today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kota?
Local time is 04:25. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kota?
Kota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kota?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Kota located?
It is at -2.85240, 118.80450 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kota in?
It is in Indonesia.