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Bende, Nigeria
Abia State · Nigeria
Bende is a mid-size city in Abia State, Nigeria with a population of 79,618. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 79,618 |
| Population Density | 251 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5587°, 7.6336° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Abia State |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.9 inches (2,131 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bende
Bende is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Abia State) with a population of 79,618. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Bende
Bende has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1725 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 317.5 sq mi (822.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5587°N, 7.6336°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Bende has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in July to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Bende
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Radio International | entretenimiento, highlife | MP3 64 kbps |
Libraries in Bende
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Complex NRCRI | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Complex NRCRI | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bende
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeamainyi Market Amainyi | |||||
| Ubani Modern Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Bende
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bende
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | Large Airport |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | Medium Airport |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Medium Airport |
| Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | PHG | Medium Airport |
| Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | QOW | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
Around Bende
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bende
What is the population of Bende?
Bende has a population of 79,618 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 317.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bende?
Bende has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.9 inches.