Location & Surroundings

Saba is a first-order administrative division in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba with 1,737 inhabitants, at 558 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Little Bay, 47 km to the northeast. The national capital Kralendijk is about 815 km to the southwest.

Also known as: Openbaar Lichaam Saba · Public Entity Saba

Overview

Saba is island in the Caribbean, part of the Netherlands — NL Caribisch eiland, bijzondere gemeente van Nederland.

It is located in Netherlands, Caribbean Netherlands, North America.

Established in 2010-10-10.

The population is about 2,035 (2023).

It covers about 13 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 558 metre.

Also known as: DE Isla de San Cristóbal, Isla de San Cristobal

Media

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Flag

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Coat of arms

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Locator map

Locator map Saba in its region.svg

Detail map

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Banner

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Basic Data

  • Country Netherlands
  • Located in Netherlands
  • Area 13 square kilometre
  • Type first-order administrative division (ADM1)
  • a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

Geography

  • Coordinates
    17° 38' 0" N, 63° 14' 0" W
  • Elevation DEM: 558 m
  • Timezone America/Kralendijk
  • Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,737
  • Pop. Density 3 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.1%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +599

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Hotels in Saba

Mountains & Terrain in Saba

Parks & Nature in Saba

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Water in Saba

Alternate Names

nl
Openbaar Lichaam Saba
en
Public Entity Saba

Weather in Saba

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

Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.

Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
4.6 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 28.3 4.6 245 76 1,012.4 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 28.8 2.2 243 70 1,015.1 4.35 / 4.35 70 184.6 n/a
12h 28.5 2.0 255 72 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 28.4 1.9 50 72 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 26 38.9 n/a
Tomorrow 28.6 2.4 93 72 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 47 696.4 n/a
30h 28.6 3.0 96 75 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 39 204.9 n/a
36h 28.2 3.3 125 76 1,016.2 0.03 / 0.03 97 0.0 n/a
42h 28.2 4.5 118 78 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 6 41.4 n/a
Tuesday 28.5 2.6 121 75 1,015.9 0.20 / 0.20 27 703.9 n/a
54h 28.3 3.8 67 76 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.00 47 206.2 n/a
60h 28.1 6.1 94 78 1,016.0 0.16 / 0.17 96 0.0 n/a
66h 28.2 6.6 103 76 1,016.8 0.27 / 0.44 52 40.7 n/a
Wednesday 28.6 6.1 112 71 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.14 39 653.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saba?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Saba today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Saba?
Local time is 02:11. Time zone: America/Kralendijk (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Saba?
Saba is a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Saba?
Population about 1,737.
What is the elevation of Saba?
DEM 558 m.
Where is Saba located?
It is at 17.63333, -63.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saba in?
It is in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba.

Links

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Last updated 2022-09-20
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