Location & Surroundings
Kiwanja is a settlement in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutshuru, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1605 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kisoro 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
1° 9' 36" S, 29° 25' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1143 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,234 p/km²
- Built-up 20.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:46
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Kiwanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiwanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 23.5 | 0.9 | 347 | 42 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 20 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 706.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 154 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 123.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 167 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.4 | 351 | 47 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 1.6 | 27 | 47 | 1,009.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 85 | 552.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 193 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 2.49 / 2.66 | 100 | 94.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 175 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 0.1 | 241 | 73 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 0.7 | 272 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 1.22 / 1.24 | 92 | 556.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 0.8 | 216 | 96 | 1,016.0 | 1.83 / 3.07 | 100 | 165.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.1 | 179 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.2 | 0.8 | 339 | 77 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 82 | 53.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiwanja?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 707 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 Kiwanja today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kiwanja?
Local time is 14:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kiwanja?
Kiwanja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiwanja?
DEM 1,143 m.
Where is Kiwanja located?
It is at -1.16000, 29.43000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiwanja in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.