Location & Surroundings
Simpang is a settlement in West Sumatra, Indonesia, at 423 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Solok, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 910 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Tabing Airport, 37 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
0° 50' 8" S, 100° 40' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 423 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,040 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:08
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simpang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simpang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
22 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 29.2 | 1.8 | 31 | 51 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 180 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 36 | 447.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.8 | 186 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 94 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 12.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 1.3 | 33 | 56 | 1,010.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 50 | 729.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 204 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 2.17 / 2.42 | 15 | 380.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.7 | 184 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 131 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 12.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.8 | 0.9 | 29 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 74 | 669.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 228 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 1.48 / 2.10 | 35 | 310.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 214 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 92 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 56 | 8.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.2 | 0.7 | 0 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 4.27 / 4.38 | 48 | 641.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simpang?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Simpang today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Simpang?
Local time is 22:08. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Simpang?
Simpang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simpang?
DEM 423 m.
Where is Simpang located?
It is at -0.83560, 100.68170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simpang in?
It is in Indonesia.