Location & Surroundings
Taraka is a settlement in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Marawi City, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Manila is about 830 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Malabang Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Taraca
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° 54' 12" N, 124° 20' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 708 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 813 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:14
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taraka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taraka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
0.1 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.19 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 | 23.8 | 0.1 | 239 | 74 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 307 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 2.55 / 2.55 | 73 | 785.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.4 | 68 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 4.23 / 6.79 | 100 | 190.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 104 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.3 | 294 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 71 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 247 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 8.32 / 8.52 | 62 | 683.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 171 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 5.22 | 78 | 191.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 115 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 1.0 | 217 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 72 | 97.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 276 | 82 | 1,009.9 | 3.11 / 3.13 | 66 | 789.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 192 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.78 / 3.92 | 24 | 164.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 184 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 214 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 97.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taraka?
Now 23.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Taraka today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Taraka?
Local time is 15:14. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Taraka?
Taraka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taraka?
DEM 708 m.
Where is Taraka located?
It is at 7.90333, 124.33444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taraka in?
It is in Philippines.