Location & Surroundings
Kakanda is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 798 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 110 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 850 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Kakanda 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
7° 27' 4" S, 22° 19' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 798 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Kakanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 32.5 | 1.9 | 22 | 39 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 359 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 2.07 / 2.07 | 100 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 356 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 308 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.7 | 31 | 36 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 855.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 12 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 2.98 / 2.98 | 98 | 273.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 9 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 332 | 75 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.5 | 2.6 | 28 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 843.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 2.6 | 166 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 84 | 191.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 24 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 311 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 7 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.7 | 2.8 | 346 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 823.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakanda?
Now 32.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 856 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 Kakanda today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kakanda?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakanda?
Kakanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kakanda?
DEM 798 m.
Where is Kakanda located?
It is at -7.45120, 22.31898 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry