Location & Surroundings
Kasanji is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 840 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 99 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 820 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 46 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° 47' 0" S, 22° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 840 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 102 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:14
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Kasanji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasanji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 782 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 33.2 | 1.2 | 125 | 36 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.5 | 139 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 1.78 / 1.78 | 88 | 133.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 143 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.01 / 1.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 233 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 16.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.1 | 2.0 | 91 | 23 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 781.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 290 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 82 | 158.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 2.3 | 345 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 296 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 36.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.4 | 2.1 | 311 | 30 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 778.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 108 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 12.01 / 12.01 | 85 | 110.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 356 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 2.2 | 297 | 79 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.5 | 1.3 | 279 | 31 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 807.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasanji?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 37.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 782 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 Kasanji today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kasanji?
Local time is 00:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasanji?
Kasanji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasanji?
DEM 840 m.
Where is Kasanji located?
It is at -6.78333, 22.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasanji in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.