Location & Surroundings
Bena-Kapanga is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 914 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 36 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 915 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 81 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° 46' 18" S, 23° 13' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 914 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,201 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:23
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Kapanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Kapanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
1.39 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 | 21.7 | 1.9 | 183 | 84 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 111 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 0.2 | 285 | 63 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 1.3 | 290 | 33 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 810.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.7 | 251 | 70 | 1,009.7 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 24 | 202.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 6 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 329 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 5 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.4 | 2.8 | 314 | 34 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 862.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 2.4 | 232 | 84 | 1,010.3 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 100 | 107.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 301 | 88 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 258 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.3 | 3.1 | 313 | 43 | 1,008.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 21 | 611.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 0.6 | 134 | 73 | 1,009.6 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 98 | 295.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Kapanga?
Now 21.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Kapanga today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bena-Kapanga?
Local time is 03:23. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Kapanga?
Bena-Kapanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Kapanga?
DEM 914 m.
Where is Bena-Kapanga located?
It is at -6.77168, 23.23208 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Kapanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.