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seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Baras is a town in Calabarzon, Philippines with 20,250 inhabitants, at 4 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tanay, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Manila is 32 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino Manila International Airport, 28 km away.

Also known as: Барас

Overview

Baras is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Rizal — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Rizal.

It is located in Rizal, Philippines.

The population is about 91,099 (2024).

It covers about 85 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 55 metre.

Also known as: MUL Baras, Rizal

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Rizal
  • Area 85 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 31' 1" N, 121° 15' 57" E
  • Elevation DEM: 4 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 20,250
  • Pop. Density 3,540 p/km²
  • Built-up 12.8%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

Other seat of a third-order administrative divisions nearby

  • Tanay
    seat of a third-order administrative division 3 km SE
  • Morong
    seat of a third-order administrative division 3 km W

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Alternate Names

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Барас

Weather in Baras

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baras, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.

Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.00 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 3.4 65 83 1,014.8 - / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
6h 26.4 4.3 79 75 1,015.9 0.03 / 0.03 14 54.6 n/a
12h 29.8 6.1 88 59 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.02 58 739.3 n/a
18h 24.4 2.7 76 81 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 93 183.2 n/a
Tomorrow 23.8 1.9 72 84 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
30h 26.4 1.9 103 77 1,015.4 0.01 / 0.01 9 61.3 n/a
36h 30.7 6.0 103 62 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.02 90 728.3 n/a
42h 25.4 3.0 85 85 1,014.3 0.01 / 0.02 98 166.7 n/a
Saturday 24.2 1.8 37 88 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.01 80 0.0 n/a
54h 26.8 1.1 15 77 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.01 17 60.6 n/a
60h 31.0 5.6 103 55 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 12 728.3 n/a
66h 23.8 3.4 86 83 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 6 180.6 n/a
Sunday 22.9 2.6 73 89 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 83 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baras?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Baras today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Baras?
Local time is 11:45. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Baras?
Baras is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Baras?
Population about 20,250.
What is the elevation of Baras?
DEM 4 m.
Where is Baras located?
It is at 14.51691, 121.26580 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baras in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1726765

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