Location & Surroundings
Bao is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 71 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1060 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 69 km away.
Also known as: Bao-Lubimbi
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
6° 46' 4" S, 24° 35' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 692 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,679 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:56
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
42 %
Precip
0.33 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 | 31.0 | 1.9 | 294 | 49 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 51 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 4.49 / 4.49 | 98 | 178.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 73 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.8 | 78 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 0.7 | 12 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 416.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.9 | 16 | 83 | 1,010.9 | 0.43 / 0.77 | 100 | 298.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.6 | 18 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 48 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 3.3 | 13 | 44 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 835.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 100 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 162 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 71 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.8 | 1.4 | 19 | 39 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 849.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bao?
Now 31.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bao today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bao?
Local time is 00:56. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bao?
Bao is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bao?
DEM 692 m.
Where is Bao located?
It is at -6.76785, 24.59133 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.