Location & Surroundings
Bistako is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 891 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 47 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 47 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° 13' 40" S, 17° 9' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 891 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 691 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Bistako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bistako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.7 | 19 | 94 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 1.8 | 9 | 59 | 1,010.2 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 87 | 753.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.8 | 59 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 1.28 / 2.44 | 100 | 237.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.2 | 112 | 98 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.4 | 153 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 2.1 | 354 | 38 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 764.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 44 | 80 | 1,009.6 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 5 | 259.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.3 | 257 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.12 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 0.6 | 194 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.79 / 1.20 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.0 | 325 | 44 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 91 | 712.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 255 | 90 | 1,010.4 | 1.31 / 1.53 | 77 | 203.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 198 | 99 | 1,012.6 | 4.11 / 5.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.8 | 0.5 | 244 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bistako?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Bistako today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bistako?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bistako?
Bistako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bistako?
DEM 891 m.
Where is Bistako located?
It is at -6.22766, 17.15527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bistako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.