Location & Surroundings
Jong Chiefdom is a third-order administrative division in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mattru Jong, 6 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 150 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Jong
Overview
Jong is chiefdom in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
It is located in Bonthe District, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Bonthe District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 35' 40" N, 12° 13' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 9 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:15
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Jong Chiefdom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jong Chiefdom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.71 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 | 31.2 | 1.6 | 210 | 66 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 230 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 1.99 / 1.99 | 47 | 300.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 220 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 40 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 317 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 1.1 | 317 | 60 | 1,013.2 | 0.36 / 0.71 | 49 | 438.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 2.1 | 210 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 2.84 / 3.55 | 4 | 539.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 230 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 14 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 307 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.0 | 1.9 | 214 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.53 / 1.22 | 45 | 433.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.9 | 221 | 87 | 1,014.8 | 5.45 / 6.67 | 16 | 568.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 251 | 94 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 2.47 | 31 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 69 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 1.5 | 206 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.94 / 1.33 | 89 | 429.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jong Chiefdom?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 438 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Jong Chiefdom today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Jong Chiefdom?
Local time is 19:15. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Jong Chiefdom?
Jong Chiefdom is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Jong Chiefdom?
DEM 9 m.
Where is Jong Chiefdom located?
It is at 7.59449, -12.21719 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jong Chiefdom in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)