Location & Surroundings
Banza is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 649 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cambundi, 34 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 405 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 115 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
7° 21' 50" S, 17° 19' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 649 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:39
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Banza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (297 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.14 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 | 20.5 | 0.5 | 297 | 89 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 18 | 85 | 1,015.7 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 84 | 33.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 1.8 | 46 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 97 | 760.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 38 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 2.27 / 2.79 | 99 | 174.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.3 | 29 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 177 | 92 | 1,015.8 | 0.95 / 2.10 | 95 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 0.6 | 317 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 89 | 771.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 40 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 6.92 / 6.99 | 100 | 130.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.0 | 0.7 | 158 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 299 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.01 / 0.33 | 98 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 1.6 | 288 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 602.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 3.0 | 70 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 3.69 / 3.69 | 100 | 302.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 0.6 | 150 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 3.10 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banza?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banza today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Banza?
Local time is 09:39. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banza?
Banza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banza?
DEM 649 m.
Where is Banza located?
It is at -7.36388, 17.32798 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.