Location & Surroundings
Bakazika is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 14 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° 56' 49" S, 22° 21' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 531 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakazika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakazika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
36 %
Precip
2.28 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 | 25.4 | 0.9 | 81 | 63 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 1.0 | 357 | 30 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 857.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 0.5 | 206 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 75 | 176.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 67 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.38 / 0.53 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.7 | 281 | 88 | 1,016.7 | 1.75 / 2.28 | 18 | 55.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 1.3 | 26 | 34 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 817.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 161 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 1.10 / 1.11 | 60 | 181.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 210 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 3.13 / 4.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 0.2 | 356 | 98 | 1,017.9 | 7.69 / 11.93 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 293 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 4.69 | 81 | 291.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 257 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 100 | 260.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 226 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 0.9 | 251 | 91 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakazika?
Now 25.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakazika today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Bakazika?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakazika?
Bakazika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakazika?
DEM 531 m.
Where is Bakazika located?
It is at -5.94694, 22.35111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakazika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.