Location & Surroundings
Mrakete Compound is a settlement in Western, Ghana, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Prestea, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Accra is about 210 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: Apiakrom
Overview
Mrakete Compound is human settlement in Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal District, Western Region, Ghana.
It is located in Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Prestea-Huni Valley Municipal District
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 29' 34" N, 2° 5' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:22
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
en
Apiakrom
Weather in Mrakete Compound
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mrakete Compound, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
61 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 20.2 | 1.1 | 218 | 96 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.5 | 183 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 2.0 | 236 | 42 | 1,014.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 609.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.3 | 209 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 574.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.3 | 234 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.7 | 308 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 1.0 | 335 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 595.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.9 | 207 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 446.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 0.8 | 205 | 84 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 229 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 2.0 | 237 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 97 | 497.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.7 | 209 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.99 / 1.14 | 74 | 210.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 1.0 | 227 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mrakete Compound?
Now 20.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Mrakete Compound today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mrakete Compound?
Local time is 10:22. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Mrakete Compound?
Mrakete Compound is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mrakete Compound?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Mrakete Compound located?
It is at 5.49284, -2.08384 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mrakete Compound in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry