Location & Surroundings
Cansamba is a settlement in Guinea-Bissau, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gabu, 14 km to the east. The national capital Bissau is about 145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kolda North Airport, 96 km away.
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
12° 17' 0" N, 14° 21' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Africa/Bissau
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +245
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:52
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cansamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cansamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 25.1 | 1.1 | 32 | 89 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 38 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 2.0 | 41 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 6 | 442.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 37 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.33 / 0.34 | 8 | 652.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 0.5 | 128 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 226 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.44 / 0.47 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 1.0 | 36 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 5 | 443.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 0.7 | 157 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.82 / 0.94 | 18 | 666.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 2.4 | 222 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 21 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 228 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 1.29 / 1.36 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 1.4 | 265 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 14 | 441.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 156 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 2.28 / 2.31 | 11 | 654.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.9 | 2.1 | 213 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 5 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cansamba?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Cansamba today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Cansamba?
Local time is 08:52. Time zone: Africa/Bissau (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Cansamba?
Cansamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cansamba?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Cansamba located?
It is at 12.28333, -14.35000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cansamba in?
It is in Guinea-Bissau.