Location & Surroundings
Kasansa is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 615 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 965 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 35 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° 33' 29" S, 23° 44' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 615 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,827 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:27
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kasansa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasansa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 W/m2.
Temperature
31.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 31.9 | 2.5 | 2 | 43 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 0.6 | 360 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 5.62 / 5.62 | 98 | 139.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 352 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 5.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.3 | 183 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 2.2 | 359 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 791.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 100 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 272.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 19 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 18 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 29.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.5 | 2.4 | 161 | 47 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 293.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.0 | 110 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 2.39 / 2.39 | 75 | 291.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 323 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 308 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 94 | 58.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.0 | 1.1 | 274 | 32 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 859.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasansa?
Now 31.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 791 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 Kasansa today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Kasansa?
Local time is 00:27. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasansa?
Kasansa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasansa?
DEM 615 m.
Where is Kasansa located?
It is at -6.55802, 23.74839 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasansa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.