Location & Surroundings
Benntanko is a settlement in Atakora, Benin, at 263 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cobly, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sansanne-Mango Airport, 66 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
10° 24' 45" N, 1° 4' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 263 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 303 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benntanko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benntanko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.82 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 | 23.1 | 1.5 | 103 | 91 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 1.7 | 131 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 591.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 1.8 | 150 | 71 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 499.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 119 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.8 | 174 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.51 / 0.82 | 45 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 1.9 | 183 | 56 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 589.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 164 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 1.68 / 1.68 | 29 | 432.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 207 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 0.8 | 20 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 5.14 / 5.84 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 2.9 | 240 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 80 | 449.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 1.5 | 187 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 64 | 446.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 2.0 | 197 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 6.15 / 6.17 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.7 | 205 | 99 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.36 | 86 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benntanko?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benntanko today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Benntanko?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benntanko?
Benntanko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benntanko?
DEM 263 m.
Where is Benntanko located?
It is at 10.41240, 1.07473 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benntanko in?
It is in Benin.