Location & Surroundings
Kakwende is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 814 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, 83 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 870 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 41 km away.
Overview
Kakwende 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° 57' 43" S, 22° 42' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 814 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Kakwende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakwende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.0 | 1.3 | 20 | 77 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 318 | 61 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 41.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 0.7 | 45 | 26 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 767.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 0.6 | 14 | 39 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.4 | 357 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 2.7 | 329 | 65 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 41.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 2.3 | 353 | 30 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 750.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.5 | 233 | 62 | 1,010.7 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 74 | 109.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.7 | 336 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.53 / 1.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 270 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 3.5 | 337 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 72 | 609.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 174 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 1.31 / 1.32 | 17 | 216.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.3 | 15 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakwende?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 Kakwende today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kakwende?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakwende?
Kakwende is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kakwende?
DEM 814 m.
Where is Kakwende located?
It is at -6.96184, 22.70134 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakwende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry