Location & Surroundings
Bena is a town in Kebbi, Nigeria with 8,361 inhabitants, at 555 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wasagu, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, about 130 km away.
Overview
Bena is DE Siedlung in Nigeria.
It is located in Kebbi State, Nigeria, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kebbi State
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 17' 4" N, 5° 56' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 555 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 8,361
- Pop. Density 16,130 p/km²
- Built-up 20.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:10
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Bena
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.62 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 | 21.4 | 2.7 | 156 | 94 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 4.0 | 167 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 564.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 189 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 85 | 436.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 175 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.8 | 195 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 1.44 / 2.62 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 175 | 70 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 368.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.5 | 316 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 30 | 274.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 241 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 1.33 / 1.85 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 1.7 | 172 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 2.1 | 210 | 61 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 41 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 243 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 6.53 / 6.62 | 98 | 374.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 207 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 1.5 | 215 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bena?
Local time is 17:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bena?
Bena is a populated place.
How many people live in Bena?
Population about 8,361.
What is the elevation of Bena?
DEM 555 m.
Where is Bena located?
It is at 11.28444, 5.93472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry