Location & Surroundings
Kapanga-Kakese is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,000 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 120 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 63 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
8° 13' 12" S, 22° 5' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 1000 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 879 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:50
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kapanga-Kakese
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapanga-Kakese, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 21.4 | 1.5 | 316 | 83 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 80 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 89 | 625.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 21 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.12 / 0.16 | 66 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 186 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.48 / 0.64 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.2 | 92 | 71 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 82 | 36.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 0.9 | 47 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 681.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.4 | 166 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 1.41 / 1.45 | 100 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 1 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 1.3 | 271 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.50 / 1.05 | 9 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 262 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 64 | 636.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 3.5 | 352 | 67 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 227.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.1 | 340 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 2.4 | 309 | 75 | 1,014.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 30.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapanga-Kakese?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapanga-Kakese today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kapanga-Kakese?
Local time is 18:50. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapanga-Kakese?
Kapanga-Kakese is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapanga-Kakese?
DEM 1,000 m.
Where is Kapanga-Kakese located?
It is at -8.22003, 22.09161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapanga-Kakese in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.