Location & Surroundings
Kabwela is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 773 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 80 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 77 km away.
Overview
Kabwela is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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
6° 32' 41" S, 22° 43' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 773 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:11
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kabwela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kabwela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
5.48 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 | 21.2 | 1.0 | 31 | 88 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 329 | 72 | 1,014.7 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 77 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.8 | 174 | 37 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 533.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 1.73 / 1.78 | 91 | 80.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 2.1 | 253 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 3.70 / 5.48 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 3.2 | 235 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 3.08 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 253 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 205.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.4 | 11 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 198.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 0.5 | 287 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 1.65 / 1.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 235 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 1.81 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 2.6 | 310 | 47 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 46 | 670.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 214 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 82 | 183.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.5 | 208 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.26 / 0.87 | 49 | 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 Kabwela?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kabwela today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kabwela?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kabwela?
Kabwela is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kabwela?
DEM 773 m.
Where is Kabwela located?
It is at -6.54467, 22.73120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kabwela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry