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 14:24
- 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 27.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
27.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 27.5 | 1.4 | 337 | 35 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 2.2 | 345 | 22 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 2.1 | 350 | 29 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 101.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.6 | 294 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 2.4 | 309 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 44.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.5 | 1.3 | 232 | 24 | 1,006.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 95 | 797.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 81 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.57 / 0.60 | 98 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 293 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.8 | 1.7 | 351 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 45.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 1.2 | 212 | 27 | 1,006.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 80 | 746.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 2 | 48 | 1,008.3 | 0.03 / 0.15 | 57 | 136.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.7 | 348 | 53 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.7 | 1.7 | 275 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.53 / 0.65 | 90 | 40.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bashia-Ilunga?
Now 27.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 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 14:24. 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.