Location & Surroundings
Kitenda is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 836 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 71 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 73 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° 51' 28" S, 17° 20' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 836 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 821 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:51
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Weather in Kitenda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitenda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
2.83 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 | 19.4 | 0.9 | 54 | 92 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.3 | 34 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 1.3 | 41 | 32 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 702.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 71 | 70 | 1,009.8 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 39 | 166.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.4 | 19 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 2.73 / 2.83 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 288 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 97 | 13.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.8 | 0.6 | 213 | 33 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 752.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.3 | 97 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 19.59 / 19.59 | 99 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.8 | 0.4 | 31 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.1 | 25 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.02 / 0.43 | 100 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 1.1 | 172 | 37 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 775.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.5 | 14 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 21.22 / 21.25 | 100 | 129.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.3 | 1.1 | 218 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 5.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitenda?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitenda today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kitenda?
Local time is 07:51. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitenda?
Kitenda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitenda?
DEM 836 m.
Where is Kitenda located?
It is at -6.85776, 17.33952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitenda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.