Location & Surroundings
Benza is a stream in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 286 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kenge, 31 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 220 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 56 km away.
Overview
Benza is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 286 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 45' 56" S, 13° 56' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 286 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 40 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:22
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Nearby
Weather in Benza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
2.53 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 | 23.2 | 1.4 | 237 | 90 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 1.4 | 247 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 38 | 692.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 1.7 | 294 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.50 / 0.56 | 97 | 297.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.0 | 213 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 6.36 / 6.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.8 | 259 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.53 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 3.3 | 236 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 413.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.3 | 245 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 240 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 2.1 | 191 | 84 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 2.6 | 247 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 770.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 5.2 | 268 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 283.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 236 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 1.61 / 1.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 1.2 | 251 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 97 | 19.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benza?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 693 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benza today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Benza?
Local time is 17:22. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Benza?
Benza is a stream.
What is the elevation of Benza?
DEM 286 m.
Where is Benza located?
It is at -5.76560, 13.94031 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry