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 13:31
- 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 20.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 1.1 | 134 | 87 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 121 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 2.01 / 2.01 | 85 | 66.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.4 | 356 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 15 | 611.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 80 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 26.59 / 26.60 | 100 | 170.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.0 | 3 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 125 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 2.3 | 349 | 50 | 1,008.6 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 759.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.4 | 26 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 17.62 / 17.90 | 100 | 112.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.4 | 1.1 | 166 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 351 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 100 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.9 | 1 | 54 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 97 | 705.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 51 | 80 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 96 | 217.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 1.5 | 114 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 6.77 / 7.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bao?
Now 20.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 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 13:31. 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.