Location & Surroundings
Bulanda is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 764 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubao, 76 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tunta Airport, 80 km away.
Also known as: Butanda
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° 44' 8" S, 25° 9' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 764 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,467 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:09
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bulanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,010.7 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 | 27.8 | 0.5 | 286 | 60 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 49 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 77 | 141.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 115 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 0.4 | 357 | 74 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 0.7 | 293 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 785.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 171 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 42 | 237.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 147 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 341 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 1.70 / 1.79 | 100 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.9 | 1.4 | 207 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 727.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 291 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 105.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.7 | 148 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 3.55 / 3.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 292 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 3.13 | 97 | 45.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 3.2 | 299 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 2.07 / 5.20 | 79 | 779.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulanda?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Bulanda today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bulanda?
Local time is 02:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bulanda?
Bulanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulanda?
DEM 764 m.
Where is Bulanda located?
It is at -5.73551, 25.15475 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.