Location & Surroundings
Bashia-Ilunga is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 677 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabinda, 47 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1035 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Bashia Ibunga
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° 32' 59" S, 24° 22' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 677 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:06
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bashia-Ilunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bashia-Ilunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,006.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 35.8 | 2.1 | 324 | 23 | 1,006.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 2.0 | 330 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 295 | 65 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 289 | 65 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 0.4 | 122 | 29 | 1,007.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 90 | 683.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 1.2 | 114 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.43 / 0.53 | 97 | 101.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 313 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 0.7 | 264 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 39.5 | 1.2 | 181 | 20 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 834.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.7 | 10 | 39 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 131.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 333 | 54 | 1,009.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 313 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.21 / 0.32 | 99 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.8 | 1.8 | 301 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 691.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bashia-Ilunga?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bashia-Ilunga today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bashia-Ilunga?
Local time is 21:06. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bashia-Ilunga?
Bashia-Ilunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bashia-Ilunga?
DEM 677 m.
Where is Bashia-Ilunga located?
It is at -6.54962, 24.37212 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bashia-Ilunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.