Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Tombe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 28 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 695 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 29 km away.
Also known as: Bwana Tombe
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° 6' 23" S, 21° 33' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 541 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:52
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakwa-Tombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Tombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.4 | 29 | 97 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 0.2 | 349 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 2.02 / 2.02 | 98 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.9 | 319 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 100 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 0.0 | 300 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.3 | 119 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 0.4 | 204 | 59 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 250.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 56 | 91 | 1,009.8 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 26 | 155.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 0.2 | 154 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 1.0 | 38 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 0.3 | 289 | 31 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 740.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 220 | 99 | 1,008.8 | 4.34 / 4.34 | 69 | 165.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 245 | 97 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 0.4 | 5 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 1.16 / 1.21 | 67 | 44.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Tombe?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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-Tombe today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Tombe?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Tombe?
Bakwa-Tombe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Tombe?
DEM 541 m.
Where is Bakwa-Tombe located?
It is at -5.10651, 21.55494 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Tombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.