Location & Surroundings
Potongan is a settlement in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines, at 22 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dipolog, 9 km to the west. The national capital Manila is about 720 km to the north. The nearest airport is Dipolog Airport, 9 km away.
Also known as: Potogan
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
8° 34' 27" N, 123° 24' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 22 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 640 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:48
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:24
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Potongan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potongan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 173 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.41 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 | 24.7 | 3.8 | 58 | 91 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 58 | 87 | 1,009.4 | 4.76 / 4.76 | 100 | 172.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.4 | 65 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 100 | 110.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 73 | 91 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 3.7 | 66 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 69 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 4.6 | 38 | 70 | 1,009.2 | 0.49 / 0.90 | 87 | 728.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 4.3 | 62 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 165.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 4.1 | 64 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 0.39 / 0.86 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 5.0 | 58 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 34 | 85.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 5.2 | 41 | 70 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 66 | 794.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 3.5 | 59 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 3.15 / 3.20 | 33 | 186.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 3.7 | 56 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.1 | 4.4 | 60 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 53 | 77.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potongan?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 173 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 Potongan today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Potongan?
Local time is 17:48. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Potongan?
Potongan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potongan?
DEM 22 m.
Where is Potongan located?
It is at 8.57430, 123.41590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potongan in?
It is in Philippines.