Location & Surroundings

Lānja is a town in Maharashtra, India with 14,377 inhabitants, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rajapur, 23 km to the south. The national capital New Delhi is about 1360 km to the north. The nearest airport is Ratnagiri Airport, 29 km away.

Overview

Lanja is human settlement in Ratnagiri district, Konkan division, Maharashtra, India.

It is located in Ratnagiri district, India.

It covers about 17 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 166 metre.

Also known as: KS لانجا

Basic Data

  • Country India
  • Located in Ratnagiri district
  • Area 17 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    16° 51' 39" N, 73° 33' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 139 m
  • Timezone Asia/Kolkata
  • Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 14,377
  • Pop. Density 2,622 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Rupee (INR)
  • Phone Prefix +91

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

  • Lanja
    third-order administrative division 3.3 km E

Alternate Names

Lānja

Weather in Lanja

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

Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.

Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 26.3 2.7 302 48 1,012.4 - / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
6h 20.2 1.3 77 61 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 86 1.8 n/a
12h 19.1 1.6 67 53 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
18h 33.1 1.6 77 27 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 23 366.4 n/a
Tomorrow 26.4 2.5 292 48 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 86 594.1 n/a
30h 20.8 1.2 46 62 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.7 n/a
36h 19.5 1.5 58 59 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 54 0.0 n/a
42h 31.3 0.4 276 30 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 78 296.7 n/a
Monday 26.2 3.0 305 56 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 3 569.2 n/a
54h 20.1 1.3 88 76 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 1.8 n/a
60h 18.9 1.8 68 71 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
66h 32.6 0.9 270 29 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 12 360.2 n/a
Tuesday 26.4 3.2 303 59 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 596.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lanja?
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Lanja today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 23m.
What is the local time in Lanja?
Local time is 00:15. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Lanja?
Lanja is a populated place.
How many people live in Lanja?
Population about 14,377.
What is the elevation of Lanja?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Lanja located?
It is at 16.86086, 73.54993 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lanja in?
It is in India.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-05-25
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