Location & Surroundings
Benkpe is a settlement in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ogoja, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Mamfe Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: Bankpo
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° 34' 28" N, 8° 55' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 125 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 475 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:47
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Benkpe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benkpe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 31.7 | 1.8 | 335 | 57 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.0 | 93 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 54 | 385.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 162 | 82 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 186 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 1.8 | 292 | 51 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 698.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 1.7 | 194 | 77 | 1,009.7 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 53 | 351.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 180 | 88 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 208 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 13 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 2.2 | 264 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 0.54 / 0.56 | 67 | 616.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 201 | 88 | 1,011.0 | 4.69 / 5.25 | 98 | 339.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 193 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 195 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.7 | 2.6 | 255 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 99 | 543.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benkpe?
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 699 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 Benkpe today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Benkpe?
Local time is 19:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benkpe?
Benkpe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benkpe?
DEM 125 m.
Where is Benkpe located?
It is at 6.57452, 8.92489 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benkpe in?
It is in Nigeria.