Location & Surroundings
Kaniana is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 696 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 985 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Bena Kaniane
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° 46' 24" S, 23° 50' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 696 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 313 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:52
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kaniana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaniana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (133 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.6 | 0.8 | 133 | 61 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 2.0 | 74 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 57 | 695.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 24 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 260.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 279 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.0 | 304 | 58 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 38.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 1.7 | 5 | 30 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 727.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 137 | 64 | 1,010.6 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 86 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 345 | 69 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.9 | 1.0 | 321 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.8 | 2.5 | 354 | 25 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 817.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 1.4 | 37 | 44 | 1,007.0 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 78 | 115.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 330 | 65 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 3.4 | 303 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 24.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaniana?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Kaniana today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kaniana?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kaniana?
Kaniana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaniana?
DEM 696 m.
Where is Kaniana located?
It is at -6.77325, 23.84968 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaniana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.