Location & Surroundings
Banza is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 763 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, about 100 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, about 100 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
5° 41' 17" S, 17° 53' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 763 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 66 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:59
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.
Temperature
30.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (336 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 30.5 | 1.9 | 336 | 50 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.7 | 308 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 144.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.7 | 246 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 2.34 / 2.57 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 2.3 | 290 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 95 | 22.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 2.2 | 309 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 738.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 184 | 82 | 1,009.9 | 2.10 / 2.14 | 98 | 153.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 217 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 3.38 / 5.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 100 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 8.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 1.9 | 44 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 9.01 / 9.19 | 100 | 195.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 35 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.3 | 349 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 292 | 87 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 26.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 2.3 | 282 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 74 | 747.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banza?
Now 30.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 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 Banza today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Banza?
Local time is 23:59. 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 763 m.
Where is Banza located?
It is at -5.68795, 17.88635 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.