Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Bana is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 529 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 680 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 53 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° 17' 28" S, 21° 21' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 529 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:25
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakwa-Bana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Bana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 32.6 | 1.6 | 16 | 44 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 346 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 50 | 345.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 343 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 332 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 1.7 | 341 | 33 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 751.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 83 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 93 | 216.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 74 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 296 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 80 | 18.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.6 | 2.0 | 17 | 34 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 711.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 231 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 63 | 350.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 0.8 | 33 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 341 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 89 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.6 | 2.3 | 301 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 444.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Bana?
Now 32.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 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-Bana today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Bana?
Local time is 01:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Bana?
Bakwa-Bana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Bana?
DEM 529 m.
Where is Bakwa-Bana located?
It is at -5.29121, 21.36545 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Bana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.