Location & Surroundings
Banza is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 125 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 19 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° 25' 19" S, 15° 0' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 776 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 251 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:21
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 9 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 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 27.8 | 0.9 | 256 | 48 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 3.8 | 249 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 3.0 | 234 | 76 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 17.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 1.6 | 278 | 31 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 785.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 0.8 | 227 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 79 | 230.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 250 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 2.2 | 242 | 68 | 1,015.5 | 0.55 / 0.63 | 45 | 17.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 2.6 | 269 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 63 | 771.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.7 | 1.3 | 170 | 60 | 1,011.5 | 1.11 / 1.15 | 38 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 3.1 | 248 | 61 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 259 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 2.89 / 3.69 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 1.6 | 265 | 46 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 90 | 438.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.5 | 1.5 | 330 | 51 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 323.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banza?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banza today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Banza?
Local time is 05:21. 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 776 m.
Where is Banza located?
It is at -5.42200, 15.00437 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.