Location & Surroundings
Benteng is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 188 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sinjai, 22 km to the north. The national capital Jakarta is about 1490 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, 87 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
5° 19' 9" S, 120° 17' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 188 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:59
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benteng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benteng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 26.8 | 1.2 | 174 | 81 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 0.4 | 155 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 2.9 | 87 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 15 | 92.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.2 | 3.6 | 82 | 57 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 895.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 1.4 | 147 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 270.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 1.2 | 190 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 117 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 98.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 4.2 | 95 | 59 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 901.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 1.6 | 160 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 270.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 0.5 | 282 | 80 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 112 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 4.5 | 92 | 62 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 881.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 1.9 | 169 | 83 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 268.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benteng?
Now 26.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 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 Benteng today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Benteng?
Local time is 03:59. 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 188 m.
Where is Benteng located?
It is at -5.31910, 120.29400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benteng in?
It is in Indonesia.