Location & Surroundings
Banga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 791 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 79 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 785 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 82 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° 30' 24" S, 22° 2' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 791 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:41
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.7 | 0.8 | 272 | 72 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 1.6 | 201 | 34 | 1,007.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 645.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 8 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 1.43 / 1.55 | 98 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 285 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.6 | 317 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 1.4 | 4 | 27 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 702.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 294 | 75 | 1,009.9 | 1.74 / 1.74 | 100 | 201.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 288 | 83 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.6 | 270 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 36.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 1.8 | 333 | 28 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 733.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 195 | 66 | 1,010.9 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 63 | 127.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 89 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 0.57 / 0.94 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 0.8 | 295 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 2.54 / 3.48 | 40 | 34.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banga?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Banga today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Banga?
Local time is 16:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Banga?
Banga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banga?
DEM 791 m.
Where is Banga located?
It is at -6.50662, 22.04861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.