Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kansa is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 584 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 950 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 15 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° 11' 45" S, 23° 40' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 584 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 398 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:50
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Kansa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kansa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 33.8 | 1.7 | 267 | 38 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 72 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 85 | 159.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 353 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.40 / 0.75 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 0.1 | 196 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 21.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.0 | 1.7 | 1 | 33 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 823.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 234 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 5.65 / 5.65 | 100 | 110.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 3.0 | 4 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 215 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.9 | 1.2 | 12 | 31 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 806.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 0.3 | 124 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 29 | 228.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 294 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 321 | 74 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.6 | 1.1 | 347 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 879.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kansa?
Now 33.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 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-Kansa today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kansa?
Local time is 23:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kansa?
Bena-Kansa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kansa?
DEM 584 m.
Where is Bena-Kansa located?
It is at -6.19596, 23.68216 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kansa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.