Location & Surroundings
Bendu is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yengema, 8 km to the south. The national capital Freetown is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 23 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
8° 46' 58" N, 11° 9' 48" W
- Elevation DEM: 393 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 156 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:20
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bendu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bendu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 20.2 | 0.3 | 290 | 99 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.3 | 0.4 | 80 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 444.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 0.8 | 110 | 64 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 586.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 165 | 88 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.2 | 209 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.3 | 209 | 50 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 444.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 241 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 79 | 494.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 214 | 99 | 1,016.8 | 1.21 / 2.33 | 85 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 0.4 | 283 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 0.9 | 241 | 52 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 424.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 304 | 91 | 1,013.2 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 82 | 427.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 255 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 2.10 / 3.60 | 91 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 0.3 | 158 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bendu?
Now 20.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.1 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 Bendu today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Bendu?
Local time is 17:20. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bendu?
Bendu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bendu?
DEM 393 m.
Where is Bendu located?
It is at 8.78277, -11.16333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bendu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.