Location & Surroundings
Bena-Ngaia is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 721 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 960 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 34 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' 49" S, 23° 45' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 721 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 803 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:36
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bena-Ngaia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bena-Ngaia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 24.3 | 1.7 | 226 | 67 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 340 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 256 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 1.4 | 318 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 80 | 593.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.6 | 318 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.72 / 1.01 | 63 | 153.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 257 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 273 | 70 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 2.6 | 22 | 40 | 1,009.0 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 59 | 721.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.2 | 1.3 | 61 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 227.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 152 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 309 | 65 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 33 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.8 | 2.2 | 59 | 37 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 739.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 0.9 | 310 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 2.17 / 2.33 | 100 | 160.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bena-Ngaia?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bena-Ngaia today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bena-Ngaia?
Local time is 03:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bena-Ngaia?
Bena-Ngaia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bena-Ngaia?
DEM 721 m.
Where is Bena-Ngaia located?
It is at -6.36366, 23.75546 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bena-Ngaia in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.