Location & Surroundings
Sawang is a settlement in Aceh, Indonesia, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bireun, 15 km to the east. The national capital Jakarta is about 1705 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lhokseumawe / Malikussaleh, 43 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
5° 12' 4" N, 96° 33' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 431 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:46
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sawang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sawang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
4.81 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 | 26.4 | 1.0 | 296 | 82 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 244 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 2.57 / 2.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 243 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 84 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 332 | 67 | 1,009.4 | 0.45 / 0.69 | 100 | 644.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.3 | 293 | 83 | 1,009.2 | 4.12 / 4.81 | 100 | 395.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 209 | 83 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 219 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 2.88 / 4.14 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 313 | 74 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 331.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 4.9 | 289 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 4.96 / 5.36 | 100 | 193.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 3.4 | 279 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 265 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 1.40 / 2.14 | 91 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.1 | 290 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.93 / 3.07 | 97 | 233.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 1.8 | 271 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.07 / 3.14 | 100 | 67.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sawang?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sawang today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Sawang?
Local time is 02:46. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Sawang?
Sawang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sawang?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Sawang located?
It is at 5.20120, 96.56130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sawang in?
It is in Indonesia.