Location & Surroundings
Bena-Bele is a triangulation station in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 719 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 795 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 7' 25" S, 22° 16' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 719 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,124 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Bele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Bele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 20.5 | 0.6 | 277 | 96 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.6 | 268 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 69 | 550.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 272 | 96 | 1,015.6 | 2.43 / 3.29 | 90 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 0.4 | 272 | 97 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.8 | 259 | 86 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 57 | 45.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 203 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 3.67 / 3.68 | 94 | 524.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 116 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 0.90 / 4.58 | 98 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 43 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 0.7 | 26 | 88 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 77 | 47.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 0.6 | 251 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 7.73 / 7.76 | 100 | 751.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 296 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 5.77 / 13.53 | 100 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 210 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 0.8 | 210 | 90 | 1,016.7 | 0.76 / 0.78 | 63 | 43.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Bele?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 550 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 Bena-Bele today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Bena-Bele?
Local time is 15:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Bele?
Bena-Bele is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Bena-Bele?
DEM 719 m.
Where is Bena-Bele located?
It is at -6.12352, 22.27729 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Bele in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.