Location & Surroundings
Buamuana is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 38 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 665 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 37 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
5° 1' 23" S, 21° 15' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 527 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 482 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:37
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buamuana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buamuana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 23.0 | 1.8 | 317 | 92 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 1.7 | 15 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 567.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 0.7 | 31 | 72 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 99 | 320.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.1 | 239 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 1.63 / 1.68 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.8 | 328 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.5 | 2.1 | 347 | 31 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 852.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 77 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 14.87 / 14.87 | 100 | 147.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 356 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.27 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 1.6 | 252 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.62 / 1.89 | 99 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.0 | 1.4 | 2 | 38 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 761.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.0 | 275 | 71 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 55 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 293 | 86 | 1,010.3 | 0.14 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 2.1 | 301 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.63 / 0.78 | 90 | 48.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buamuana?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 Buamuana today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Buamuana?
Local time is 15:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buamuana?
Buamuana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buamuana?
DEM 527 m.
Where is Buamuana located?
It is at -5.02305, 21.26645 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buamuana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.