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Location & Surroundings

Kandi is a city in Alibori, Benin with 56,043 inhabitants, at 294 m elevation. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 515 km to the south.

Also known as: Канди · カンディ · 康迪 · کندی، بنین · کاندی، بینن · 칸디

Overview

Kandi is commune of Benin — FR commune d'Alibori, Bénin.

It is located in Alibori Department, Benin.

The population is about 179,290 (2013).

It covers about 3,421 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 303 metre.

Also known as: BN Kandi

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Basic Data

  • Country Benin
  • Located in Alibori Department
  • Area 3,421 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    11° 8' 3" N, 2° 56' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 294 m
  • Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 56,043
  • Pop. Density 10,523 p/km²
  • Built-up 27.0%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +229

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Alternate Names

ru
Канди
ja
カンディ
zh
康迪
fa
کندی، بنین
ur
کاندی، بینن
ko
칸디
lt
Kandis

Weather in Kandi

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

Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.

Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 33.2 1.6 175 50 1,012.2 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 28.8 1.9 143 63 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 409.2 n/a
12h 25.3 2.1 205 82 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 23.8 1.8 216 89 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 77 0.8 n/a
Tomorrow 36.0 0.4 99 43 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 28 586.2 n/a
30h 30.1 2.2 130 55 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 14 470.8 n/a
36h 26.4 2.2 213 73 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 33 0.0 n/a
42h 24.5 2.3 229 88 1,012.2 0.00 / 0.00 56 0.8 n/a
Saturday 34.8 2.2 195 45 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 47 596.1 n/a
54h 29.2 1.9 204 64 1,008.7 0.12 / 0.12 96 462.3 n/a
60h 23.7 2.6 207 87 1,011.8 0.87 / 0.98 83 0.0 n/a
66h 23.7 2.6 222 90 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.02 100 0.8 n/a
Sunday 34.3 2.3 240 46 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 55 582.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kandi?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 36.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 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 Kandi today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Kandi?
Local time is 23:39. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kandi?
Kandi is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kandi?
Population about 56,043.
What is the elevation of Kandi?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Kandi located?
It is at 11.13417, 2.93861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kandi in?
It is in Benin.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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