Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Lukanda is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 693 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 905 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 37 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° 15' 27" S, 23° 15' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 693 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:37
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakwa-Lukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Lukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NW (322 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 22.7 | 2.5 | 322 | 85 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 303 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 89 | 548.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 304 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 76 | 209.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 278 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.0 | 289 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 34 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 2.5 | 315 | 34 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 846.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 244 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 93 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 174 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.15 / 0.44 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 2.6 | 275 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 1.38 / 1.81 | 80 | 54.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 1.2 | 223 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.51 / 2.32 | 100 | 561.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 195 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 1.65 / 3.97 | 93 | 53.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 295 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 1.5 | 128 | 92 | 1,016.3 | 2.18 / 2.35 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Lukanda?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 549 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakwa-Lukanda today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Lukanda?
Local time is 15:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Lukanda?
Bakwa-Lukanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Lukanda?
DEM 693 m.
Where is Bakwa-Lukanda located?
It is at -6.25737, 23.26236 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Lukanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.