Location & Surroundings
Bitande is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 791 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 58 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 54 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° 15' 36" S, 22° 47' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 791 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 576 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:57
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bitande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 360 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.8 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 | 22.1 | 1.9 | 357 | 87 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 0.9 | 259 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 360.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 33 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.93 / 1.08 | 89 | 158.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 301 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 2.0 | 359 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 2.7 | 355 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 416.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 161 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 1.04 / 1.04 | 100 | 298.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.7 | 79 | 91 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 1.1 | 48 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 43.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.8 | 1.9 | 66 | 36 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 820.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 34 | 65 | 1,008.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 6 | 188.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 160 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.08 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 0.7 | 312 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 89 | 51.3 | 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 Bitande?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 360 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 Bitande today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Bitande?
Local time is 14:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitande?
Bitande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitande?
DEM 791 m.
Where is Bitande located?
It is at -6.25988, 22.79567 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitande in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.