Location & Surroundings
Gandji is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 621 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, about 105 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 580 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Ganagi
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° 27' 6" S, 20° 25' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 621 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 553 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:33
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gandji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gandji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 26.7 | 1.2 | 301 | 64 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 1.8 | 313 | 37 | 1,008.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 658.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 0.4 | 237 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.31 / 0.37 | 37 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 337 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.3 | 294 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 1.8 | 241 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 96 | 623.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 169 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 0.91 / 1.10 | 99 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 139 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 4.44 / 5.54 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 1.5 | 275 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 3.16 / 8.70 | 90 | 11.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.9 | 1.5 | 26 | 30 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 787.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.0 | 81 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 2.31 / 2.31 | 100 | 338.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 3.2 | 329 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 3.0 | 300 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 25.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gandji?
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 658 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 Gandji today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Gandji?
Local time is 16:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gandji?
Gandji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gandji?
DEM 621 m.
Where is Gandji located?
It is at -5.45160, 20.42251 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gandji in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.