Location & Surroundings
Kotu is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Polewali, 50 km to the west. The national capital Jakarta is about 1465 km to the west. The nearest airport is Toraja Airport, 36 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
3° 29' 7" S, 119° 47' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 964 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:40
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kotu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kotu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.6 | 29 | 91 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 154 | 58 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 3.2 | 142 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 48 | 800.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 43 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 206.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 1.7 | 36 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 0.4 | 111 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 3.7 | 171 | 23 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 915.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 34 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 267.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.6 | 1.7 | 30 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.6 | 113 | 45 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 95.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.1 | 3.6 | 177 | 25 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 925.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 54 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 273.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.2 | 1.7 | 27 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kotu?
Now 19.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 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 Kotu today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kotu?
Local time is 07:40. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kotu?
Kotu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kotu?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Kotu located?
It is at -3.48540, 119.79080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kotu in?
It is in Indonesia.