Location & Surroundings
Kikawa is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 125 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 390 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, about 125 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' 7" S, 18° 20' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 800 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:58
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kikawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kikawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.2 | 1.5 | 208 | 98 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.9 | 194 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 2.3 | 310 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 747.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 275 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 368.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 0.3 | 226 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 241 | 78 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 330 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 763.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 291 | 79 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.08 | 44 | 111.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 2.0 | 246 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.34 / 0.41 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.0 | 237 | 86 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 83 | 41.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.5 | 358 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 6.83 / 6.95 | 99 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 264 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 190.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.2 | 1.5 | 202 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kikawa?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 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 Kikawa today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kikawa?
Local time is 08:58. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kikawa?
Kikawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kikawa?
DEM 800 m.
Where is Kikawa located?
It is at -6.06854, 18.34804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kikawa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.