Location & Surroundings
Bakwa-Tshilanda is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 633 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 935 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 16 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' 29" S, 23° 31' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 633 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,814 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:01
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakwa-Tshilanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwa-Tshilanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,012.9 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 | 21.8 | 2.6 | 332 | 85 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 263 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 87 | 40.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 314 | 48 | 1,009.5 | 0.21 / 0.40 | 100 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 354 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 1.67 / 2.07 | 81 | 102.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.2 | 241 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 247 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 2.3 | 82 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 823.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 1.2 | 71 | 51 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 1 | 262.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 1.1 | 230 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.21 / 0.28 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 317 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.62 / 0.89 | 5 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 0.4 | 134 | 35 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 21 | 748.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 253 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 2.92 / 2.94 | 100 | 181.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 2.0 | 297 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwa-Tshilanda?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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-Tshilanda today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bakwa-Tshilanda?
Local time is 12:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakwa-Tshilanda?
Bakwa-Tshilanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwa-Tshilanda?
DEM 633 m.
Where is Bakwa-Tshilanda located?
It is at -6.25796, 23.53146 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwa-Tshilanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.