Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Kansinga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 561 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 56 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 750 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 57 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
4° 53' 0" S, 22° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 561 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:48
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakwa-Kansinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Kansinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 40.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 40.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
40.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 40.6 | 0.9 | 106 | 23 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 232 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 80 | 129.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 250 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 4.07 / 5.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 207 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 1.3 | 278 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 97 | 629.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 146 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 3.88 / 3.92 | 94 | 127.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 321 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 316 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 37.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.4 | 1.8 | 310 | 32 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 799.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 178 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 10.55 / 10.55 | 100 | 119.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 78 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 1.50 / 12.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.9 | 299 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 67 | 28.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.6 | 2.2 | 348 | 35 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 757.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Kansinga?
Now 40.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 40.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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-Kansinga today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Kansinga?
Local time is 21:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Kansinga?
Bakwa-Kansinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Kansinga?
DEM 561 m.
Where is Bakwa-Kansinga located?
It is at -4.88333, 22.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Kansinga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.