Location & Surroundings
Bangema is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 88 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Njala, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Freetown is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 45 km away.
Also known as: Mabang
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° 20' 38" N, 11° 50' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 88 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:05
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bangema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bangema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 159 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.4 | 1.6 | 136 | 100 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 118 | 99 | 1,013.6 | 37.19 / 37.19 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 151 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 2.88 | 100 | 158.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 141 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.3 | 119 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 144 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 91 | 244.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 201 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 1.41 / 1.53 | 81 | 465.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.6 | 170 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.3 | 0.5 | 110 | 99 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.4 | 128 | 77 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 171.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 205 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 73 | 440.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 187 | 98 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 0.3 | 88 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bangema?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 159 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 Bangema today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bangema?
Local time is 17:05. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bangema?
Bangema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bangema?
DEM 88 m.
Where is Bangema located?
It is at 8.34376, -11.84938 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bangema in?
It is in Sierra Leone.