Location & Surroundings
Bakile is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 739 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 65 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1045 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 62 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° 34' 26" S, 24° 38' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 739 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:02
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakile
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakile, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 23.1 | 1.2 | 267 | 82 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 2.7 | 331 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 55 | 703.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.6 | 69 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 6.30 / 7.93 | 96 | 184.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 2.2 | 334 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.6 | 16 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 3.3 | 16 | 44 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 737.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 30 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 308.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 22 | 76 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.2 | 2.1 | 344 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 61.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.6 | 2.3 | 341 | 35 | 1,007.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 76 | 874.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 3.4 | 65 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 1.48 / 1.51 | 100 | 150.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 18 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 2.3 | 319 | 74 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 56 | 58.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakile?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Bakile today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Bakile?
Local time is 17:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakile?
Bakile is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakile?
DEM 739 m.
Where is Bakile located?
It is at -5.57386, 24.64371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakile in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.