Location & Surroundings
Popong is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 572 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palopo, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1505 km to the west. The nearest airport is Toraja Airport, 19 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° 5' 55" S, 120° 3' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 572 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:20
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Popong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Popong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 22.7 | 0.9 | 64 | 70 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 3.0 | 91 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 48 | 838.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 228 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 0.37 / 0.48 | 34 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.4 | 261 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.0 | 45 | 70 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 73 | 50 | 1,010.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 688.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 204 | 83 | 1,013.7 | 1.97 / 2.13 | 8 | 192.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 282 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 52 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 3.2 | 90 | 51 | 1,009.2 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 44 | 831.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 229 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 6.13 / 6.51 | 78 | 235.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.1 | 295 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 1.0 | 58 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 25 | 75.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Popong?
Now 22.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Popong today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Popong?
Local time is 14:20. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Popong?
Popong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Popong?
DEM 572 m.
Where is Popong located?
It is at -3.09860, 120.05980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Popong in?
It is in Indonesia.