Location & Surroundings
Bancas is a settlement in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sogod, 23 km to the west. The national capital Manila is about 655 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Panan-awan Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Bangcas · Bangcas B
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° 24' 29" N, 125° 11' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,840 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:14
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bancas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bancas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 5.9 mm. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.93 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 | 26.1 | 2.2 | 242 | 87 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 250 | 87 | 1,008.2 | 4.70 / 4.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 2.2 | 232 | 78 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 80 | 75.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 3.8 | 223 | 77 | 1,007.2 | 1.90 / 2.63 | 79 | 742.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 3.1 | 243 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 3.31 / 5.93 | 98 | 138.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 257 | 88 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 4.21 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 233 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 95 | 38.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 3.4 | 204 | 70 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 68 | 394.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.0 | 2.0 | 245 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.24 / 0.58 | 55 | 194.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 272 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.6 | 223 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 1.2 | 212 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 13 | 736.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.5 | 1.8 | 302 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 45 | 225.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bancas?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 28.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 5.9 mm. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bancas today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bancas?
Local time is 04:14. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bancas?
Bancas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bancas?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Bancas located?
It is at 10.40810, 125.19170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bancas in?
It is in Philippines.