Location & Surroundings
Kasende is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 783 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 45 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 860 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 47 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° 4' 12" S, 22° 51' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 783 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 403 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:24
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kasende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (302 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 31.1 | 1.5 | 302 | 46 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.1 | 68 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 271.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 317 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.53 / 0.58 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 264 | 80 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 40.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 1.3 | 294 | 42 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 669.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 200 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 9.77 / 9.77 | 97 | 244.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 2.7 | 37 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 3.24 / 13.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 306 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 22.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 2.1 | 358 | 39 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 786.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 10 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 327.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 345 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 1.32 / 1.37 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 329 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 88 | 29.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.5 | 0.4 | 266 | 42 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 724.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasende?
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Kasende today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kasende?
Local time is 22:24. 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 783 m.
Where is Kasende located?
It is at -6.06997, 22.85769 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.