Location & Surroundings
Kananga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 673 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 21 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
5° 42' 57" S, 22° 26' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 673 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 766 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:22
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kananga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kananga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.3 | 0.9 | 351 | 88 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 356 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.6 | 343 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 825.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 28 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 41 | 146.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.9 | 113 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 89 | 84 | 1,015.7 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 95 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 1.0 | 110 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 1.42 / 2.11 | 50 | 621.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 153 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 5 | 197.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 1.0 | 187 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 172 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 49.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.5 | 1.4 | 354 | 38 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 706.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 89 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 87 | 152.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 1.3 | 58 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 3.12 / 3.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kananga?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 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 Kananga today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kananga?
Local time is 11:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kananga?
Kananga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kananga?
DEM 673 m.
Where is Kananga located?
It is at -5.71571, 22.43969 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kananga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.