Location & Surroundings
Bena-Bala is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 709 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 20 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 980 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 20 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
6° 48' 42" S, 23° 47' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 709 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,396 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:29
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 28 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.47 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 | 19.2 | 0.9 | 185 | 96 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.7 | 159 | 82 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 62.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 3.8 | 301 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 823.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 271 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 217.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.4 | 259 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.43 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 185 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 2.5 | 311 | 42 | 1,007.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 77 | 854.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 0.4 | 148 | 67 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 132.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 2.1 | 179 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 6.81 / 6.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 93 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 8.56 / 15.38 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.5 | 258 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 6.78 | 100 | 107.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 74 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 146.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.9 | 1.4 | 130 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Bala?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Bala today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Bena-Bala?
Local time is 13:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Bala?
Bena-Bala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Bala?
DEM 709 m.
Where is Bena-Bala located?
It is at -6.81159, 23.78768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Bala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.