Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Buba is a triangulation station in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 826 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 81 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 63 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 37' 17" S, 22° 25' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 826 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,614 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:05
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Bakwa-Buba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Buba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (348 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.85 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 | 21.4 | 0.8 | 348 | 81 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 318 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 2.2 | 291 | 37 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 657.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 59 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 1.90 / 1.92 | 97 | 179.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.1 | 97 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 2.93 / 4.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 300 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 98 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 3.5 | 332 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 650.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 311 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 215.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 1.2 | 289 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.29 / 0.48 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 254 | 81 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 30.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.4 | 305 | 39 | 1,009.4 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 100 | 708.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 0.2 | 302 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 84 | 139.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.0 | 1.6 | 280 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 2.44 / 2.53 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Buba?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakwa-Buba today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Buba?
Local time is 10:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Buba?
Bakwa-Buba is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Buba?
DEM 826 m.
Where is Bakwa-Buba located?
It is at -6.62129, 22.42953 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Buba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.