Location & Surroundings
Kanka is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 180 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 48 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° 45' 12" S, 14° 31' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 429 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 258 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:44
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
34.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 34.6 | 2.0 | 331 | 37 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 1.6 | 245 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 100 | 112.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 256 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 2.54 / 2.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.7 | 253 | 81 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 2.6 | 268 | 55 | 1,011.7 | 0.12 / 0.13 | 91 | 419.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 216 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.68 / 0.81 | 57 | 190.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 239 | 76 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 245 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 16.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 2.6 | 261 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 73 | 386.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 270 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 18 | 323.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 243 | 83 | 1,013.8 | 0.93 / 0.94 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 247 | 81 | 1,015.2 | 1.55 / 2.49 | 62 | 13.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.7 | 2.7 | 243 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 544.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanka?
Now 34.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanka today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kanka?
Local time is 19:44. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanka?
Kanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanka?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Kanka located?
It is at -5.75346, 14.52570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.