Location & Surroundings
Kanka is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 569 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 115 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 23 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° 17' 56" S, 14° 58' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 569 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:04
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (235 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
1.43 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 | 23.9 | 1.6 | 235 | 83 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 237 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 1.43 / 1.43 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 219 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 93 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 0.7 | 283 | 52 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 62 | 752.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.0 | 268 | 81 | 1,009.0 | 1.24 / 1.43 | 62 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 233 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 8.41 / 9.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 2.7 | 225 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 2.18 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 227 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 99 | 161.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 1.9 | 274 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 236.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 3.5 | 244 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 1.30 / 1.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 245 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 264 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 0.15 / 0.29 | 100 | 146.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 1.3 | 258 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 1.41 / 1.71 | 100 | 179.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanka?
Now 23.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanka today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Kanka?
Local time is 03:04. 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 569 m.
Where is Kanka located?
It is at -5.29898, 14.97968 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.