Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Ngandu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 793 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 42 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 55 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° 8' 30" S, 22° 53' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 793 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 789 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:38
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bakwa-Ngandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Ngandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,007.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 34.4 | 1.3 | 51 | 28 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 298 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 278 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 211 | 67 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 36.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 1.4 | 36 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 783.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.0 | 183 | 56 | 1,010.7 | 0.33 / 0.34 | 96 | 150.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 326 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 1.00 / 1.35 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 311 | 61 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 39.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 39.2 | 1.5 | 58 | 21 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 832.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 295 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 32 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 315 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.7 | 268 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.08 / 0.10 | 38 | 39.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.9 | 2.2 | 311 | 25 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 91 | 822.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Ngandu?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 36.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 783 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-Ngandu today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Ngandu?
Local time is 00:38. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Ngandu?
Bakwa-Ngandu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Ngandu?
DEM 793 m.
Where is Bakwa-Ngandu located?
It is at -6.14178, 22.89922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Ngandu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.