Location & Surroundings
Buya Kapoya is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1310 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, about 140 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
8° 10' 10" S, 26° 30' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,196 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:42
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buya Kapoya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buya Kapoya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 28.8 | 1.8 | 176 | 35 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 141 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 0.9 | 105 | 42 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 1.7 | 162 | 27 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 734.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 1.2 | 202 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 289.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 14 | 38 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 1.7 | 289 | 35 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.5 | 2.4 | 116 | 24 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 857.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.7 | 1.7 | 41 | 31 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 305.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 47 | 45 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 0.4 | 309 | 48 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.5 | 2.6 | 132 | 28 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 728.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.1 | 1.3 | 354 | 40 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 270.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buya Kapoya?
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 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 Buya Kapoya today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Buya Kapoya?
Local time is 03:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Buya Kapoya?
Buya Kapoya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buya Kapoya?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Buya Kapoya located?
It is at -8.16946, 26.50129 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buya Kapoya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.