Location & Surroundings
Banka is a settlement in Soccsksargen, Philippines, at 786 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bau, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Manila is about 875 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Malabang Airport, 54 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
7° 32' 11" N, 124° 32' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 786 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 264 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:48
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
30 %
Precip
0.40 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 | 28.8 | 2.2 | 104 | 56 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.0 | 13 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 14 | 167.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 2.2 | 14 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 103 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 103.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.0 | 2.2 | 70 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 70 | 822.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 2.1 | 19 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 0.43 / 0.83 | 61 | 168.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 10 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 123 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 1.0 | 150 | 63 | 1,010.5 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 88 | 805.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 12 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 2.53 / 3.20 | 82 | 147.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 2.0 | 22 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 94 | 69 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 99.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.8 | 2.1 | 120 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 809.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banka?
Now 28.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banka today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Banka?
Local time is 23:48. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Banka?
Banka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banka?
DEM 786 m.
Where is Banka located?
It is at 7.53631, 124.54554 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banka in?
It is in Philippines.