Location & Surroundings
Kasende is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 17 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 12 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° 55' 9" S, 22° 34' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 673 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,133 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:24
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kasende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.50 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 | 22.1 | 1.1 | 244 | 77 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 317 | 68 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.8 | 1.2 | 354 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 757.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 100 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 56 | 111.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.2 | 277 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.79 / 1.50 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 3.3 | 281 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.2 | 277 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 3.93 / 3.93 | 100 | 717.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 30 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.08 / 4.00 | 100 | 224.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.0 | 2.1 | 296 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 13.65 / 17.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 235 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 0.2 | 297 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 508.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 279 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 292.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.6 | 0.6 | 354 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasende?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 758 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kasende today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kasende?
Local time is 11:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasende?
Kasende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasende?
DEM 673 m.
Where is Kasende located?
It is at -5.91929, 22.57162 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.