Location & Surroundings
Banza is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 499 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 16 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 405 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 18 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° 10' 3" S, 18° 53' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 499 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:29
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Banza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
31.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 31.3 | 1.4 | 318 | 49 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 345 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 266.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.4 | 260 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 315 | 73 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 27.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 1.2 | 333 | 33 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 801.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 1.7 | 19 | 60 | 1,009.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 51 | 263.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 351 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.44 / 0.61 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 5 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.33 / 0.94 | 97 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.3 | 2.7 | 357 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.39 / 1.33 | 93 | 602.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 1.0 | 1 | 68 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 230.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 334 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.26 / 0.73 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 346 | 82 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 70 | 27.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.0 | 1.8 | 288 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.39 / 1.07 | 99 | 711.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banza?
Now 31.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 05:35 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Banza?
Local time is 20:29. 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 499 m.
Where is Banza located?
It is at -5.16743, 18.88400 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.