Location & Surroundings
Bena-Mukandi is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 787 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 24 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 990 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° 57' 7" S, 23° 53' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 787 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 423 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:53
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bena-Mukandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Mukandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 22.7 | 2.1 | 327 | 83 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 1.7 | 335 | 48 | 1,009.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 85 | 603.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 283 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 1.83 / 1.88 | 100 | 181.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.9 | 308 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.04 / 1.93 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.6 | 252 | 82 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 57.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 1.6 | 327 | 33 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 836.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 252 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 3.39 / 3.39 | 52 | 112.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 164 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 0.7 | 317 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 1.26 / 2.62 | 87 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 223 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 4.74 / 7.36 | 90 | 782.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 304 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 9.76 / 17.13 | 99 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.1 | 250 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 1.5 | 186 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 4.47 / 6.34 | 100 | 8.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Mukandi?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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-Mukandi today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Bena-Mukandi?
Local time is 15:53. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Mukandi?
Bena-Mukandi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Mukandi?
DEM 787 m.
Where is Bena-Mukandi located?
It is at -6.95189, 23.88709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Mukandi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.