Location & Surroundings
Balen is a settlement in Western Visayas, Philippines, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Barotac Viejo, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Manila is about 445 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bacolod Silay International Airport, 35 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
10° 59' 41" N, 122° 47' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,361 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:51
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 28.5 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 24.1 | 4.1 | 22 | 91 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 6.8 | 38 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 100 | 75.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.5 | 7.1 | 42 | 73 | 1,010.0 | 1.84 / 2.10 | 76 | 752.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 4.7 | 25 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 53 | 183.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 4.2 | 29 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 5.1 | 45 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 7.3 | 52 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.25 / 0.35 | 99 | 740.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.9 | 34 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 83 | 160.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 3.9 | 28 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.44 / 0.63 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 4.9 | 38 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 48 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 6.7 | 52 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 54 | 774.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 3.8 | 34 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.26 / 0.48 | 27 | 182.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 3.5 | 22 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balen?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 28.5 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 753 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 Balen today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Balen?
Local time is 10:51. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Balen?
Balen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balen?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Balen located?
It is at 10.99472, 122.79389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balen in?
It is in Philippines.