Location & Surroundings
Mapua is a settlement in Shefa, Vanuatu, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Port-Vila, 35 km to the southwest. The national capital Port-Vila is 35 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Port Vila - Bauerfield International Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Mapoua
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
17° 28' 35" S, 168° 29' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 198 m
- Timezone Pacific/Efate
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Vatu (VUV)
- Phone Prefix +678
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:33
- Sunrise 05:03
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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Mapoua
Weather in Mapua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
6.1 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.7 | 6.1 | 101 | 77 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 6.2 | 85 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 19 | 582.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 6.3 | 90 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 84 | 758.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 5.7 | 102 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 7.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 5.4 | 99 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 6.4 | 84 | 79 | 1,015.2 | 0.26 / 0.28 | 76 | 579.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 5.5 | 92 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 82 | 756.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 6.1 | 105 | 80 | 1,015.9 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 26 | 9.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 5.8 | 99 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 7.3 | 90 | 78 | 1,015.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 29 | 592.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 6.1 | 99 | 76 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 762.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 5.7 | 97 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 9.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 4.7 | 116 | 78 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapua?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 25.9 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 758 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 Mapua today?
Sunrise around 05:03 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 52m.
What is the local time in Mapua?
Local time is 14:33. Time zone: Pacific/Efate (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Mapua?
Mapua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapua?
DEM 198 m.
Where is Mapua located?
It is at -17.47628, 168.49555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapua in?
It is in Vanuatu.