Location & Surroundings
Bakwa is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 749 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 45 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 45 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
6° 18' 0" S, 22° 24' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 749 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 793 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:30
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bakwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.3 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 | 22.4 | 0.7 | 88 | 89 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 2.4 | 20 | 41 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 784.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.3 | 72 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 63 | 332.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 325 | 92 | 1,010.7 | 0.20 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.7 | 344 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 51.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 2.1 | 42 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 862.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.1 | 71 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 98 | 308.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 2 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 1.30 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 1.8 | 259 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 26 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 29 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 59 | 845.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 265 | 81 | 1,009.7 | 0.64 / 0.65 | 90 | 188.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 3.5 | 202 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 3.56 / 4.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 1.7 | 244 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Bakwa today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Bakwa?
Local time is 14:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa?
Bakwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa?
DEM 749 m.
Where is Bakwa located?
It is at -6.30003, 22.40397 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.