Location & Surroundings
Bena-Lungu is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 711 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 26 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 950 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 28 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° 21' 30" S, 23° 38' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 711 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,007 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:48
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Lungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Lungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 24.3 | 0.7 | 237 | 76 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 2.0 | 31 | 40 | 1,008.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 93 | 745.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 334 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 6.46 / 6.55 | 97 | 166.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 1 | 92 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.4 | 163 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 1.7 | 30 | 35 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 774.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 18 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 44 | 264.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 300 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 1.4 | 331 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.1 | 3.1 | 2 | 31 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 855.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 29 | 64 | 1,009.8 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 22 | 331.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 264 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.86 / 1.42 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 1.8 | 328 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 22 | 60.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Lungu?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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-Lungu today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Bena-Lungu?
Local time is 16:48. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Lungu?
Bena-Lungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Lungu?
DEM 711 m.
Where is Bena-Lungu located?
It is at -6.35820, 23.64767 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Lungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.