Location & Surroundings
Benkeng is a settlement in Taiwan, Taiwan, at 245 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Toufen, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Taipei is 69 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: 本坑 · Pen-k’eng
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
24° 38' 18" N, 121° 0' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 245 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 215 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:18
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
本坑
Weather in Benkeng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benkeng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 27.3 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.7 | 3.8 | 31 | 64 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 5.7 | 24 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 52 | 722.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 3.7 | 58 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 23 | 217.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 2.3 | 64 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 3.9 | 26 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.5 | 4.8 | 20 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 54 | 716.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 3.6 | 43 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 7 | 212.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 62 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 2.4 | 21 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 77.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 4.1 | 358 | 65 | 1,011.4 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 55 | 726.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 52 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 1.43 / 1.87 | 5 | 150.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 75 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 2.0 | 24 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 77.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benkeng?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 27.3 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Benkeng today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Benkeng?
Local time is 18:18. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Benkeng?
Benkeng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benkeng?
DEM 245 m.
Where is Benkeng located?
It is at 24.63833, 121.01111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benkeng in?
It is in Taiwan.