Location & Surroundings
Bendela is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 300 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bandundu Province, 24 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 275 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bandundu Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Bendel
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
3° 18' 24" S, 17° 35' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 300 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 532 p/km²
- Built-up 8.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:37
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bendela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bendela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 15.2 mm. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
42 %
Precip
15.17 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 | 34.4 | 1.0 | 242 | 44 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 323 | 63 | 1,008.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 95 | 323.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 256 | 79 | 1,010.0 | 0.24 / 0.25 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 64 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 10.78 / 11.03 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.7 | 270 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 4.14 / 15.17 | 100 | 118.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 242 | 90 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 189.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 261 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 147 | 81 | 1,015.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 30.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.5 | 2.9 | 319 | 57 | 1,009.5 | 0.07 / 0.22 | 99 | 378.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 33 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 298.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 290 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.0 | 304 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 17 | 33.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.6 | 1.8 | 334 | 47 | 1,008.4 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 88 | 739.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bendela?
Now 34.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 15.2 mm. Solar peaks near 323 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 15.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bendela today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Bendela?
Local time is 19:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bendela?
Bendela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bendela?
DEM 300 m.
Where is Bendela located?
It is at -3.30657, 17.59380 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bendela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.