Location & Surroundings
Îlot Sowan is an island in Malampa, Vanuatu, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luganville, 75 km to the northwest. The national capital Port-Vila is about 200 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Norsup Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Îlot Sowan is island in Vanuatu.
It is located in Malampa, Vanuatu.
The elevation is around 177 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Vanuatu
- Located in Malampa
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 8' 0" S, 167° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 177 m
- Timezone Pacific/Efate
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Vatu (VUV)
- Phone Prefix +678
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:30
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Îlot Sowan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Îlot Sowan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 163 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 21.5 | 5.8 | 151 | 87 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 4.8 | 148 | 85 | 1,014.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 5.9 | 144 | 80 | 1,015.3 | 0.06 / 0.16 | 100 | 99.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 6.8 | 142 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.02 / 0.19 | 89 | 163.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 6.1 | 140 | 80 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 5.6 | 135 | 78 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 7.7 | 126 | 69 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 41 | 398.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 6.8 | 135 | 69 | 1,013.7 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 54 | 538.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 5.4 | 131 | 81 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 36 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 5.3 | 132 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 6.4 | 115 | 61 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 438.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 6.8 | 125 | 69 | 1,013.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 26 | 504.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 6.0 | 120 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 60 | 5.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Îlot Sowan?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 23.0 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 163 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Îlot Sowan today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Îlot Sowan?
Local time is 10:30. Time zone: Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Îlot Sowan?
Îlot Sowan is a island.
What is the elevation of Îlot Sowan?
DEM 177 m.
Where is Îlot Sowan located?
It is at -16.13333, 167.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Îlot Sowan in?
It is in Vanuatu.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)