Location & Surroundings
Soroputa is a settlement in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Popondetta, 20 km to the east. The national capital Port Moresby is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Asapa, 18 km away.
Also known as: Soputa
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° 50' 0" S, 148° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 911 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:08
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Soroputa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Soroputa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 W/m2.
Temperature
17.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 17.5 | 1.5 | 205 | 85 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 1.5 | 49 | 39 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 283.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 3.2 | 50 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 873.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 225 | 83 | 1,015.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 14 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.4 | 208 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 1.6 | 42 | 43 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 282.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.0 | 45 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 20 | 838.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 235 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.09 / 0.11 | 81 | 67.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 1.4 | 206 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 2.0 | 44 | 46 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 274.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.0 | 44 | 52 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 829.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 232 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 68 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.9 | 0.6 | 180 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Soroputa?
Now 17.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 874 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 Soroputa today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Soroputa?
Local time is 11:08. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Soroputa?
Soroputa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Soroputa?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Soroputa located?
It is at -8.83333, 148.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Soroputa in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.