Location & Surroundings
Buan is a village in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with 2,646 inhabitants, at 18 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Laminusa, 4 km to the east. The national capital Manila is about 1005 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jolo Airport, 58 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
5° 33' 3" N, 120° 52' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 18 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,646
- Pop. Density 501 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:29
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (188 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 28.7 | 2.0 | 188 | 73 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 0.9 | 159 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 22 | 212.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 13 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.9 | 42 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 0.8 | 63 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 5 | 838.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.4 | 87 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 224.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 2.6 | 111 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 119 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 64 | 83.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.1 | 2.8 | 124 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 10 | 834.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.5 | 97 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 12 | 223.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.5 | 78 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.83 / 1.16 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 86 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.72 / 1.88 | 71 | 82.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.9 | 2.9 | 119 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 57 | 815.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buan?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buan today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Buan?
Local time is 21:29. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Buan?
Buan is a populated place.
How many people live in Buan?
Population about 2,646.
What is the elevation of Buan?
DEM 18 m.
Where is Buan located?
It is at 5.55080, 120.88150 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buan in?
It is in Philippines.