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 14:32
- 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 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.4 | 196 | 82 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.2 | 1.0 | 266 | 42 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 743.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.9 | 298 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 9.82 / 9.82 | 94 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 0.4 | 79 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.8 | 359 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 2.6 | 320 | 56 | 1,009.4 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 82 | 746.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 63 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 1.67 / 1.93 | 92 | 194.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.0 | 175 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.39 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 0.1 | 110 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 7.00 / 9.32 | 100 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 303 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 99 | 192.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 320 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 178.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 0.4 | 310 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.9 | 0.6 | 150 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 33.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakende?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 32.2 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 744 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 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 14:32. 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.