Location & Surroundings
Benteng is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palu, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1560 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, 13 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
0° 50' 45" S, 119° 49' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,466 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:43
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Benteng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benteng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 7.4 mm. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
7.42 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 | 23.1 | 0.5 | 79 | 92 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 143 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 136 | 67 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 40 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 2.7 | 305 | 65 | 1,012.0 | 1.23 / 1.29 | 78 | 852.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.1 | 117 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 6.13 / 7.42 | 37 | 235.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.8 | 136 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 5.90 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 123 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 47 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 311 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 1.31 / 1.33 | 100 | 727.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.6 | 0.8 | 110 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.43 / 1.76 | 89 | 190.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 125 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 116 | 70 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.2 | 309 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 15 | 860.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 0.8 | 111 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 1.66 / 2.68 | 16 | 248.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benteng?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 7.4 mm. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benteng today?
Sunrise around 05:38 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Benteng?
Local time is 02:43. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Benteng?
Benteng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benteng?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Benteng located?
It is at -0.84590, 119.81830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benteng in?
It is in Indonesia.