Location & Surroundings
Kakuna is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 952 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 65 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 900 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Mwene Kakuna
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
7° 13' 37" S, 22° 54' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 952 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,682 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:02
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kakuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 23.8 | 1.0 | 267 | 62 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 0.8 | 311 | 35 | 1,009.2 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 59 | 552.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 0.0 | 51 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 1.72 / 2.32 | 67 | 185.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 315 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.0 | 275 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 40.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.1 | 1.1 | 323 | 34 | 1,008.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 78 | 765.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 3.3 | 152 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.95 / 0.99 | 43 | 206.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 304 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 1.8 | 275 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.3 | 0.6 | 92 | 25 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 781.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 201 | 58 | 1,009.1 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 136.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 315 | 80 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 2.7 | 313 | 74 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 35.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakuna?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 552 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 Kakuna today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kakuna?
Local time is 18:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakuna?
Kakuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakuna?
DEM 952 m.
Where is Kakuna located?
It is at -7.22707, 22.91098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakuna in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.