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Taipu

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Location & Surroundings

Taipu is a second-order administrative division in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil with 11,836 inhabitants, at 54 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pureza, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Brasilia is about 1765 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Greater Natal International Airport, 36 km away.

Overview

Taipu, Rio Grande do Norte is municipality of Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil — PT município brasileiro do estado do Rio Grande do Norte.

It is located in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

The population is about 11,422 (2022).

It covers about 353 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 54 metre.

Also known as: Taipu

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Basic Data

  • Country Brazil
  • Located in Rio Grande do Norte
  • Area 353 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 31' 10" S, 35° 34' 53" W
  • Elevation DEM: 54 m
  • Timezone America/Recife
  • Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,836
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Real (BRL)
  • Phone Prefix +55

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Weather in Taipu

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

Now 21.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.0 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.

Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
48 %
Precip
0.29 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 21.9 2.8 161 95 1,013.6 - / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
6h 30.2 7.6 118 54 1,016.1 0.47 / 0.47 42 260.3 n/a
12h 31.0 8.9 111 45 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.14 19 755.8 n/a
18h 24.1 4.9 129 82 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.00 48 81.4 n/a
Tomorrow 22.8 4.0 131 91 1,013.3 0.29 / 0.29 8 0.0 n/a
30h 31.0 8.5 114 50 1,016.3 0.10 / 0.39 41 278.5 n/a
36h 31.7 8.6 108 44 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 6 848.6 n/a
42h 24.2 4.3 119 84 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 80.3 n/a
Friday 22.7 3.3 139 90 1,013.5 0.18 / 0.18 10 0.0 n/a
54h 32.3 8.0 111 42 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.14 11 283.0 n/a
60h 31.3 8.9 109 46 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 898.5 n/a
66h 24.3 4.9 110 83 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 80.2 n/a
Saturday 22.4 3.5 133 89 1,013.5 0.21 / 0.21 1 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taipu?
Now 21.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 31.0 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Taipu today?
Sunrise around 04:58 and sunset around 17:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Taipu?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: America/Recife (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Taipu?
Taipu is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Taipu?
Population about 11,836.
What is the elevation of Taipu?
DEM 54 m.
Where is Taipu located?
It is at -5.51936, -35.58130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taipu in?
It is in Brazil.

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Last updated 2015-07-04
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