Location & Surroundings
Bendela is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 5 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 905 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusambo Airport, 8 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
4° 56' 0" S, 23° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 490 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:55
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bendela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bendela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.0 | 277 | 86 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 0.9 | 324 | 40 | 1,008.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 527.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 151 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 19.33 / 19.39 | 100 | 207.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 2.4 | 272 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.7 | 12 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 1.5 | 4 | 38 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 722.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 293 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 14 | 136.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 223 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 1.12 / 2.78 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.4 | 0.7 | 307 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 0.4 | 76 | 39 | 1,007.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 742.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 341 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.46 / 0.51 | 68 | 177.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 304 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 2.35 / 2.85 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 1.2 | 258 | 89 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 20 | 50.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bendela?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 528 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 Bendela today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bendela?
Local time is 18:55. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bendela?
Bendela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bendela?
DEM 490 m.
Where is Bendela located?
It is at -4.93333, 23.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bendela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.