Location & Surroundings
Bandaka is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 565 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbandaka Airport, 20 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
0° 5' 42" S, 18° 9' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 315 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:55
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bandaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bandaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
15 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 25.2 | 0.8 | 278 | 75 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 245 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.2 | 76 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 5.42 / 6.99 | 100 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 37 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 3.03 | 100 | 364.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.7 | 344 | 91 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 72.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 337 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 291 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.8 | 295 | 52 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 97 | 539.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 1.9 | 242 | 86 | 1,010.1 | 1.20 / 1.22 | 100 | 277.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 233 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.26 / 1.48 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 303 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 19.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 0.4 | 354 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 42 | 663.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 0.9 | 295 | 73 | 1,009.2 | 0.24 / 0.25 | 38 | 295.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bandaka?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 365 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 Bandaka today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bandaka?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bandaka?
Bandaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bandaka?
DEM 315 m.
Where is Bandaka located?
It is at -0.09493, 18.15314 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bandaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.