Location & Surroundings
Benji is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 1,530 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gembu, 17 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 500 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Koutaba Airport, about 145 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 45' 21" N, 11° 24' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1530 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 239 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:36
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
5.50 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 | 18.7 | 1.1 | 94 | 94 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 0.8 | 335 | 96 | 1,016.5 | 7.72 / 7.72 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.0 | 302 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 4.88 | 99 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 67 | 81 | 1,015.1 | 2.20 / 7.08 | 100 | 664.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 0.7 | 289 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 5.50 | 99 | 246.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.6 | 328 | 96 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 327 | 99 | 1,017.8 | 1.37 / 1.37 | 100 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 0.4 | 203 | 86 | 1,015.2 | 0.92 / 2.29 | 99 | 179.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.6 | 1.0 | 350 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 2.23 / 4.52 | 100 | 241.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 0.6 | 281 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 8.12 / 12.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 0.9 | 323 | 96 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 2.06 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 129 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 32 | 521.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.9 | 0.9 | 341 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 4.33 / 5.64 | 15 | 441.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benji?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benji today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Benji?
Local time is 03:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benji?
Benji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benji?
DEM 1,530 m.
Where is Benji located?
It is at 6.75574, 11.41099 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benji in?
It is in Nigeria.