Location & Surroundings
Kandala is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 738 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 595 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 63 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° 27' 1" S, 20° 13' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 738 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 489 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:36
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kandala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kandala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.5 | 1.4 | 291 | 75 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.1 | 0.5 | 60 | 28 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 802.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 53 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 174.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 356 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.22 / 0.24 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.5 | 303 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 1.8 | 348 | 28 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 786.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 73 | 61 | 1,010.7 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 93 | 142.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 2.3 | 279 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.17 / 1.14 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.9 | 1.7 | 273 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.29 / 1.43 | 87 | 23.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 2.2 | 344 | 32 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 71 | 783.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.0 | 340 | 48 | 1,009.3 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 19 | 252.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 280 | 69 | 1,010.6 | 0.51 / 0.54 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 1.7 | 257 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 6.41 / 6.94 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kandala?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 Kandala today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kandala?
Local time is 14:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kandala?
Kandala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kandala?
DEM 738 m.
Where is Kandala located?
It is at -6.45037, 20.22918 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kandala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.