Location & Surroundings
Kapend is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,007 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 120 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 870 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 59 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° 6' 26" S, 22° 11' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1007 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kapend
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapend, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 33.7 | 2.3 | 32 | 35 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 5.8 | 124 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 7.60 / 7.60 | 100 | 154.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 293 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 259 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 1.9 | 60 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 818.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.9 | 360 | 62 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 292.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.4 | 294 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.1 | 305 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 56.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.9 | 1.4 | 28 | 30 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 867.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 3.8 | 137 | 84 | 1,012.1 | 1.70 / 1.70 | 100 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 240 | 93 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 332 | 83 | 1,014.1 | 1.28 / 1.45 | 97 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.7 | 1.9 | 358 | 45 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 99 | 684.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapend?
Now 33.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.3 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 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 Kapend today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kapend?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapend?
Kapend is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapend?
DEM 1,007 m.
Where is Kapend located?
It is at -8.10727, 22.18784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapend in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.