Location & Surroundings
Bela is a stream in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 687 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 27 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 875 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 62 km away.
Overview
Bela is watercourse in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo; geonames ID = 9946944.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 687 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 2' 53" S, 23° 0' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 687 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 08:29
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Bela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.1 | 0.5 | 242 | 71 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 59 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 50 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 1.1 | 64 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 862.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.3 | 48 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 53 | 340.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 235 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.93 / 0.95 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 17 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.24 / 1.20 | 88 | 49.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 0.5 | 336 | 40 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 803.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 1.0 | 309 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 149.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 196 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 4.16 / 4.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 285 | 99 | 1,017.2 | 1.00 / 5.64 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 279 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 88 | 319.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 211 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 199.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bela?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 862 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 Bela today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Bela?
Local time is 08:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bela?
Bela is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bela?
DEM 687 m.
Where is Bela located?
It is at -6.04806, 23.01609 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry