Location & Surroundings
Bao is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 895 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 86 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 40 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
7° 16' 51" S, 22° 3' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 895 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:38
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 22.3 | 0.4 | 339 | 83 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.9 | 0.4 | 82 | 38 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 405.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 9 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 7 | 353.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 292 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.3 | 288 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 1.3 | 328 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 709.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 38 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 3.12 / 3.12 | 100 | 169.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 40 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 2.4 | 315 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 2.0 | 291 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 589.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 349 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 1.85 / 1.85 | 78 | 222.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 291 | 95 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 2.9 | 294 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 48.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bao?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 405 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 06:09 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Bao?
Local time is 17:38. 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 895 m.
Where is Bao located?
It is at -7.28073, 22.05201 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bao in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.