Location & Surroundings
Bang River is a stream in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, at 12 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Madang, 61 km to the northwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Biliau, 15 km away.
Also known as: Bang
Overview
Bang River is river in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
It is located in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
The elevation is around 12 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in Madang Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 34' 0" S, 146° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 12 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:41
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bang River
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bang River, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 22.1 | 0.4 | 288 | 86 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 48 | 73 | 1,017.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 24 | 253.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 4.0 | 78 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 31 | 856.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 3.0 | 112 | 84 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.3 | 243 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 24 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 91 | 240.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.9 | 90 | 79 | 1,011.1 | 0.24 / 0.28 | 79 | 724.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 3.7 | 113 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 65.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.9 | 113 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.2 | 65 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.14 / 0.28 | 61 | 223.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 97 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.12 / 0.40 | 40 | 669.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.5 | 113 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 17 | 60.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.1 | 1.9 | 111 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.26 / 0.35 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bang River?
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 24.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 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 Bang River today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bang River?
Local time is 14:41. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bang River?
Bang River is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bang River?
DEM 12 m.
Where is Bang River located?
It is at -5.56667, 146.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bang River in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry