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Bena, Nigeria

Kebbi · Nigeria

Bena is a small city in Kebbi, Nigeria with a population of 8,361. Elevation: 1,821 ft (555 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,361 Population 58/sq mi density
1,821 ft Elevation 555 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
39.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Bena

Bena is a village in northwestern Nigeria. Bena has a tropical savanna Köppen climate classification and an area of 3.92 square kilometers, which includes a large market, a medical center, a bakery and a supermarket.

People

Population8,361
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Population8,361
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Coordinates11.2844°, 5.9347°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKebbi
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation39.2 inches (996 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bena

Bena is a small city in Nigeria (Kebbi) with a population of 8,361. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet (555 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Bena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Nigeria avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,821 ft (555 m)
Area145.4 sq mi (376.6 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates11.2844°N, 5.9347°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 3.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Bena has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 75°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Churches & Religious Organizations in Bena

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Danrimi Juma'at mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bena

What is the population of Bena?

Bena has a population of 8,361 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 145.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bena?

Bena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches.

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