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Benken (ZH)

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Benken (ZH) is a village in Zurich, Switzerland with 845 inhabitants, at 432 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Schaffhausen, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Bern is about 120 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Zurich Airport, 23 km away.

Also known as: CH0022

Overview

Benken is municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Zürich, Schweiz.

It is located in Andelfingen District, Switzerland.

The population is about 857 (2017).

It covers about 5.66 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 420 metre.

Also known as: Benken, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland, Benken ZH

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Andelfingen District
  • Area 5.66 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 39' 15" N, 8° 39' 14" E
  • Elevation DEM: 432 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 845
  • Pop. Density 923 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.7%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH0022

Weather in Benken (ZH)

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benken (ZH), updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.

Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 13.4 0.9 265 57 1,015.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 9.9 0.7 261 68 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 10.3 0.7 244 71 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.7 n/a
18h 20.4 3.3 241 41 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 21 445.7 n/a
Tomorrow 14.1 0.2 334 74 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 66 276.1 n/a
30h 9.5 0.3 313 93 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
36h 9.8 0.1 243 91 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 82 3.8 n/a
42h 22.0 1.0 220 40 1,022.6 0.00 / 0.00 50 476.6 n/a
Saturday 14.6 0.0 280 62 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 94 290.8 n/a
54h 10.8 0.2 247 79 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.00 67 0.0 n/a
60h 10.8 0.5 254 78 1,028.2 0.00 / 0.00 67 3.6 n/a
66h 23.3 1.3 239 36 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 86 462.8 n/a
Sunday 15.7 1.4 348 58 1,028.3 0.00 / 0.00 69 312.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benken (ZH)?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.9 to 20.4 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 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 Benken (ZH) today?
Sunrise around 07:05 and sunset around 19:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Benken (ZH)?
Local time is 03:47. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Benken (ZH)?
Benken (ZH) is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Benken (ZH)?
Population about 845.
What is the elevation of Benken (ZH)?
DEM 432 m.
Where is Benken (ZH) located?
It is at 47.65412, 8.65391 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benken (ZH) in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7285198

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