Location & Surroundings
Kakende is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 702 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 16 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 305 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 17 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° 30' 9" S, 16° 57' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 702 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 386 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:00
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Weather in Kakende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 5.0 mm. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.98 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 | 19.8 | 0.7 | 209 | 99 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 352 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 24.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 2.4 | 308 | 57 | 1,009.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 85 | 699.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 31 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 3.57 / 3.72 | 94 | 181.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.6 | 15 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 1.26 / 4.98 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 315 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 9.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 310 | 48 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 682.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 298 | 98 | 1,011.1 | 4.19 / 4.19 | 100 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 0.3 | 47 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 352 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 1.9 | 294 | 42 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 720.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 360 | 76 | 1,009.5 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 194.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.3 | 0.8 | 243 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 8.95 / 9.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakende?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 5.0 mm. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakende today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kakende?
Local time is 12:00. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kakende?
Kakende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakende?
DEM 702 m.
Where is Kakende located?
It is at -6.50245, 16.95611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.