Location & Surroundings
Bwandu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,023 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cambundi, 99 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 390 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Buandu
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° 54' 25" S, 17° 43' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1023 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 447 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:10
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bwandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 21.0 | 0.2 | 108 | 86 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 2.1 | 122 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 641.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 86 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 4 | 232.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 312 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.3 | 333 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 2.8 | 17 | 48 | 1,009.2 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 73 | 800.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 51 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 4.54 / 4.88 | 100 | 220.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 186 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.3 | 0.7 | 85 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 2.18 / 3.97 | 100 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 327 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 99 | 238.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.2 | 329 | 91 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 15 | 338.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 287 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 0.79 / 1.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.6 | 0.5 | 164 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 75 | 25.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwandu?
Now 21.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Bwandu today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Bwandu?
Local time is 19:10. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bwandu?
Bwandu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwandu?
DEM 1,023 m.
Where is Bwandu located?
It is at -6.90700, 17.73257 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwandu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.