Location & Surroundings
Kanza is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 754 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 96 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 95 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° 44' 19" S, 18° 18' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 754 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:05
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 20.7 | 0.5 | 228 | 89 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.7 | 162 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 296 | 78 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 2.4 | 14 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 592.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 3.2 | 338 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 391.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.1 | 279 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 252 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 9.77 / 10.61 | 94 | 18.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 2.4 | 271 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.29 | 57 | 562.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 0.3 | 9 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 3.63 / 5.92 | 100 | 315.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 240 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 2.15 / 8.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 4.0 | 117 | 95 | 1,017.2 | 4.13 / 12.20 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 303 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 11.12 | 100 | 107.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.8 | 1.2 | 174 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 143.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanza?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Kanza today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kanza?
Local time is 03:05. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanza?
Kanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanza?
DEM 754 m.
Where is Kanza located?
It is at -5.73860, 18.30281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.