Location & Surroundings

Safim is a village in Biombo, Guinea-Bissau with 3,193 inhabitants, at 31 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bissau, 11 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bissau Airport, 6 km away.

Also known as: Safin

Overview

Safim is sector of Biombo region, Guinea-Bissau — PT sector da região de Biombo, Guiné-Bissau.

It is located in Biombo Region, Guinea-Bissau.

The elevation is around 39 metre.

Also known as: PT Safi, Çafi

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Basic Data

  • Country Guinea-Bissau
  • Located in Biombo Region
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 57' 0" N, 15° 39' 0" W
  • Elevation DEM: 31 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bissau
  • Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,193
  • Pop. Density 543 p/km²
  • Built-up 18.9%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +245

Sun & Local Time

Other populated places nearby

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Alternate Names

Safin

Weather in Safim

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Safim, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.

Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.30 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 2.2 294 93 1,013.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 24.5 1.8 325 93 1,012.3 0.01 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
12h 29.1 1.9 357 74 1,014.0 0.30 / 0.32 94 289.7 n/a
18h 27.9 0.2 118 84 1,011.8 6.80 / 7.12 100 577.8 n/a
Tomorrow 25.9 2.5 237 89 1,014.7 0.00 / 1.30 98 4.4 n/a
30h 24.8 1.8 329 93 1,013.6 0.07 / 1.37 90 0.0 n/a
36h 30.5 0.9 331 72 1,014.5 0.03 / 1.40 36 429.7 n/a
42h 28.8 1.6 193 80 1,011.5 2.98 / 4.38 82 660.8 n/a
Thursday 26.1 2.9 260 92 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.55 84 6.6 n/a
54h 25.1 2.2 302 95 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.21 68 0.0 n/a
60h 31.4 1.8 282 64 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.01 32 441.1 n/a
66h 28.6 4.5 236 80 1,010.0 0.37 / 0.38 8 711.1 n/a
Friday 25.6 2.7 254 90 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.29 5 7.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Safim?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Safim today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Safim?
Local time is 06:17. Time zone: Africa/Bissau (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Safim?
Safim is a populated place.
How many people live in Safim?
Population about 3,193.
What is the elevation of Safim?
DEM 31 m.
Where is Safim located?
It is at 11.95000, -15.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Safim in?
It is in Guinea-Bissau.

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Last updated 2023-12-28
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