Location & Surroundings
Gandu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 852 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 63 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 870 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 77 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
6° 27' 46" S, 22° 52' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 852 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,461 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:07
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 20.6 | 2.7 | 332 | 80 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 278 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 86 | 36.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 2.6 | 325 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 93 | 718.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 261 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 1.33 / 1.46 | 46 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.7 | 268 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.1 | 232 | 78 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 2.3 | 48 | 37 | 1,008.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 93 | 712.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 0.9 | 219 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 0.23 / 0.37 | 2 | 148.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 1.2 | 212 | 79 | 1,011.8 | 0.55 / 0.91 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 270 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 1.18 / 2.09 | 5 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.6 | 315 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 79 | 602.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 324 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 8.43 / 8.66 | 100 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 2.0 | 282 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gandu?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 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 Gandu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gandu?
Local time is 08:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gandu?
Gandu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gandu?
DEM 852 m.
Where is Gandu located?
It is at -6.46289, 22.87219 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gandu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.