Location & Surroundings

Ile Banza is an island in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 72 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 160 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Luozi Airport, 13 km away.

Overview

Ile Banza is island in Bas-Congo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Kongo Central
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 2' 21" S, 14° 3' 11" E
  • Elevation DEM: 177 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 12 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Ile Banza

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ile Banza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.

Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
48 %
Precip
0.01 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 24.9 3.6 228 66 1,013.5 - / 0.00 48 0.0 n/a
6h 22.8 2.1 230 76 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 56 13.1 n/a
12h 35.5 1.9 229 33 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 32 745.0 n/a
18h 32.4 4.7 254 39 1,009.8 0.04 / 0.04 99 338.6 n/a
Tomorrow 23.4 4.2 228 72 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
30h 22.8 3.3 229 73 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 84 3.5 n/a
36h 33.5 3.0 252 37 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 28 696.7 n/a
42h 31.1 4.5 257 42 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 325.4 n/a
Tuesday 23.3 3.9 226 71 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
54h 22.8 3.4 233 72 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.9 n/a
60h 31.1 2.7 239 42 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 10 433.8 n/a
66h 29.6 2.8 237 44 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 430.0 n/a
Wednesday 23.2 2.9 210 70 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 25 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ile Banza?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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 Ile Banza today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ile Banza?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ile Banza?
Ile Banza is a island.
What is the elevation of Ile Banza?
DEM 177 m.
Where is Ile Banza located?
It is at -5.03925, 14.05297 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ile Banza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2018-12-06
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8325763

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