Location & Surroundings
Kapuku is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 644 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 46 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 670 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 86 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° 42' 0" S, 21° 12' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 644 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,517 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapuku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapuku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 319 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 0.6 | 123 | 95 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 214 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 2.65 / 2.65 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.4 | 47 | 58 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 318.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 359 | 84 | 1,011.6 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 45 | 200.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.3 | 347 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 304 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 28.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.5 | 1.6 | 312 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 726.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 0.7 | 352 | 70 | 1,010.8 | 0.16 / 0.21 | 14 | 152.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 1.0 | 5 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 3.04 / 3.26 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 302 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 30.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 1.1 | 332 | 30 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 796.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 29 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 2.17 / 2.17 | 99 | 269.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 340 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.14 / 2.31 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapuku?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 319 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 Kapuku today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kapuku?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapuku?
Kapuku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapuku?
DEM 644 m.
Where is Kapuku located?
It is at -5.70011, 21.20204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapuku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.