Location & Surroundings
Kan Basilan is a settlement in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lu-uk, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Manila is about 960 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jolo Airport, 37 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° 59' 4" N, 121° 20' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:31
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kan Basilan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kan Basilan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
4.0 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 27.3 | 4.0 | 187 | 81 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 225 | 86 | 1,010.4 | 8.83 / 8.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 6.3 | 195 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 11.81 / 20.64 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 6.9 | 202 | 78 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 93 | 297.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.6 | 192 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 188.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 170 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.2 | 152 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 6 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 3.4 | 174 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 870.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 1.7 | 149 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 262.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 139 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 2.8 | 130 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 3.4 | 150 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 876.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.6 | 2.0 | 149 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 254.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kan Basilan?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 27.3 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 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 Kan Basilan today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kan Basilan?
Local time is 06:31. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kan Basilan?
Kan Basilan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kan Basilan?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Kan Basilan located?
It is at 5.98444, 121.34000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kan Basilan in?
It is in Philippines.