Location & Surroundings
Upper Banta Chiefdom is a third-order administrative division in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mattru Jong, 15 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 145 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Upper Banta · Banta Mokele · Banta Matele
Overview
Upper Banta is chiefdom in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
It is located in Moyamba District, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Moyamba District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 44' 6" N, 12° 10' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 26 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 10:21
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Upper Banta Chiefdom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Upper Banta Chiefdom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
1.44 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 | 24.3 | 1.1 | 215 | 95 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.7 | 331 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 1.1 | 349 | 59 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.06 | 68 | 419.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.7 | 208 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 2.26 / 2.32 | 3 | 482.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 1.3 | 225 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 20 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 42 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 1.0 | 211 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 42 | 429.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 204 | 90 | 1,014.8 | 5.40 / 5.87 | 54 | 562.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.2 | 0.7 | 216 | 95 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 4.60 | 99 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 0.3 | 310 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 0.6 | 252 | 57 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 94 | 420.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 246 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 3.68 / 3.74 | 29 | 459.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 1.4 | 233 | 95 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 2 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Upper Banta Chiefdom?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Upper Banta Chiefdom today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Upper Banta Chiefdom?
Local time is 10:21. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Upper Banta Chiefdom?
Upper Banta Chiefdom is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Upper Banta Chiefdom?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Upper Banta Chiefdom located?
It is at 7.73496, -12.18226 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Upper Banta Chiefdom in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)