Location & Surroundings
Kanka is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 31 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 680 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 30 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° 36' 15" S, 21° 0' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 568 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 319 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:30
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 24 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 38.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 38.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.
Temperature
38.6 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,006.4 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 | 38.6 | 0.2 | 314 | 27 | 1,006.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 2 | 58 | 1,008.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 18 | 126.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 360 | 94 | 1,010.7 | 2.88 / 2.92 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 192 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 1.6 | 317 | 30 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 832.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 0.9 | 121 | 68 | 1,007.6 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 133.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 344 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 4.28 / 4.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 3.0 | 345 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 2.51 / 7.08 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 2.3 | 256 | 66 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 100 | 179.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 273 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 216.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.5 | 234 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 272 | 83 | 1,014.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 100 | 42.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.9 | 1.9 | 298 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 723.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanka?
Now 38.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 38.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 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 Kanka today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kanka?
Local time is 23:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kanka?
Kanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanka?
DEM 568 m.
Where is Kanka located?
It is at -6.60425, 21.00766 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.