Location & Surroundings
Merek is a distributary(-ies) in Aceh, Indonesia, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Meulaboh, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1655 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Cut Nyak Dhien Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Merek is river in Aceh, Indonesia — ID sungai di Kabupaten Aceh Barat, Provinsi Aceh.
It is located in West Aceh, Indonesia.
Basic Data
- Country Indonesia
- Located in West Aceh
- Type distributary(-ies) (STMD)
- a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 11' 1" N, 96° 9' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 258 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:32
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other distributary(-ies)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Merek
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merek, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
30.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 30.4 | 2.0 | 224 | 65 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 0.8 | 282 | 86 | 1,011.3 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 99 | 389.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 30 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 0.8 | 53 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 2.3 | 229 | 65 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 630.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 269 | 86 | 1,010.4 | 5.38 / 5.38 | 100 | 459.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 318 | 93 | 1,011.1 | 8.21 / 13.59 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 62 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 6.25 | 15 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.0 | 3.0 | 192 | 75 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 3.03 | 98 | 682.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 201 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 1.47 / 4.50 | 81 | 419.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 0.7 | 63 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 3.53 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 0.8 | 87 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 1.44 / 4.96 | 70 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.8 | 1.4 | 225 | 83 | 1,008.8 | 3.27 / 8.23 | 100 | 669.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merek?
Now 30.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Merek today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Merek?
Local time is 19:32. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Merek?
Merek is a distributary(-ies).
What is the elevation of Merek?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Merek located?
It is at 4.18350, 96.16010 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merek in?
It is in Indonesia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry