Location & Surroundings
Bounta is a settlement in Atakora, Benin, at 524 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tanguieta, 9 km to the west. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 480 km to the south. The nearest airport is Porga Airport, 62 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° 37' 1" N, 1° 20' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 524 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 836 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:39
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bounta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bounta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
31 %
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 | 35.7 | 0.4 | 349 | 38 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.4 | 130 | 54 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 491.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 158 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.0 | 193 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 1.7 | 223 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 592.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 335 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 4.18 / 4.18 | 44 | 389.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 166 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 216 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.2 | 2.2 | 242 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 581.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.7 | 295 | 84 | 1,009.5 | 3.35 / 3.35 | 81 | 427.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 155 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.50 / 3.85 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 0.7 | 221 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 3.31 | 94 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 2.1 | 202 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 206.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bounta?
Now 35.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Bounta today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Bounta?
Local time is 20:39. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bounta?
Bounta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bounta?
DEM 524 m.
Where is Bounta located?
It is at 10.61682, 1.34764 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bounta in?
It is in Benin.