Location & Surroundings

Bende is a second-order administrative division in Abia State, Nigeria, at 129 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 49 km away.

Also known as: Bende Local Government Area

Overview

Bende is a ward in Bende LGA of Abia State.

It is located in Arochukwu, Nigeria.

The population is about 192,111 (2006).

Also known as: Bende, Abia

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Arochukwu
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 38' 59" N, 7° 35' 24" E
  • Elevation DEM: 129 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Bende Local Government Area

Weather in Bende

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

Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.

Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.12 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 25.1 2.2 174 90 1,012.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 23.7 1.5 224 97 1,012.2 0.10 / 0.10 100 0.0 n/a
12h 23.7 1.0 262 96 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 54 4.6 n/a
18h 33.4 1.3 335 54 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 70 687.9 n/a
Tomorrow 27.7 1.4 72 74 1,010.0 0.12 / 0.12 81 403.6 n/a
30h 24.2 1.7 212 95 1,010.2 0.36 / 0.48 1 0.0 n/a
36h 24.3 1.4 212 95 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 96 5.0 n/a
42h 34.3 0.6 202 51 1,009.5 0.03 / 0.03 22 670.1 n/a
Sunday 26.3 2.0 153 86 1,009.9 0.88 / 0.90 15 319.6 n/a
54h 23.8 1.8 205 97 1,011.0 0.83 / 1.73 17 0.0 n/a
60h 24.2 1.4 216 96 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.41 29 4.9 n/a
66h 30.7 1.8 177 68 1,010.1 2.53 / 2.94 26 658.6 n/a
Monday 25.6 1.9 202 89 1,011.1 4.06 / 7.00 100 412.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bende?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bende today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Bende?
Local time is 05:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bende?
Bende is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bende?
DEM 129 m.
Where is Bende located?
It is at 5.64971, 7.58999 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bende in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-13
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