Location & Surroundings
Banza is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 79 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 79 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° 44' 33" S, 18° 44' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 75 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 23 min
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 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 65 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.5 | 0.6 | 259 | 98 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 320 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 12.59 / 12.59 | 100 | 64.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 275 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 90 | 35.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 199 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.0 | 209 | 92 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 3.0 | 298 | 55 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 545.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 277 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 204.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.8 | 231 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.81 / 0.82 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 219 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 1.5 | 312 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 845.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 6 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 129.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 257 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 1.18 / 1.25 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 1.0 | 143 | 90 | 1,016.9 | 0.67 / 1.92 | 100 | 28.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banza?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 65 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 05:17 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Banza?
Local time is 18:41. 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 794 m.
Where is Banza located?
It is at -5.74261, 18.73359 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.