Location & Surroundings
Bwalu is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 740 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 66 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 785 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 66 km away.
Overview
Bwalu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 740 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 8' 53" S, 21° 47' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 740 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:00
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Bwalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 23.2 | 0.6 | 270 | 79 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.1 | 1.6 | 131 | 39 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 564.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 357 | 72 | 1,010.1 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 18 | 314.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 301 | 90 | 1,010.1 | 1.15 / 1.61 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.2 | 279 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 39.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.6 | 0.7 | 345 | 36 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 715.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 224 | 92 | 1,011.6 | 3.23 / 3.23 | 84 | 221.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 54 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 2.4 | 309 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 2.4 | 268 | 52 | 1,008.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 534.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.9 | 348 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 5.83 / 5.89 | 82 | 238.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 2.2 | 300 | 94 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 3.1 | 297 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwalu?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 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 Bwalu today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Bwalu?
Local time is 19:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bwalu?
Bwalu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bwalu?
DEM 740 m.
Where is Bwalu located?
It is at -7.14818, 21.79916 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwalu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry