Location & Surroundings
Bakwa is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 584 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, 57 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1370 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 50 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
3° 6' 19" N, 25° 8' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 584 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:39
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 2 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 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 23.0 | 1.3 | 209 | 93 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.0 | 1.3 | 96 | 32 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 834.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 130 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 93 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 79 | 92 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.2 | 173 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 1.7 | 127 | 29 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 846.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.6 | 133 | 82 | 1,008.2 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 58 | 109.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.3 | 233 | 92 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 1.3 | 184 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 66 | 60.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.1 | 0.9 | 161 | 26 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 846.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 330 | 78 | 1,007.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 82 | 85.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 227 | 95 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 1.6 | 215 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 58.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa?
Now 23.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 834 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Bakwa?
Local time is 18:39. 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 584 m.
Where is Bakwa located?
It is at 3.10529, 25.13464 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.