Location & Surroundings
Kwanza is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 342 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 42 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 190 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Luozi Airport, 61 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° 29' 50" S, 14° 3' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 342 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 115 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:05
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kwanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
11 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 25.6 | 0.5 | 67 | 72 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 238 | 88 | 1,015.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 220 | 86 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 1.1 | 217 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 44 | 689.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 0.8 | 290 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 71 | 339.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 221 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.22 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 219 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 2.23 / 2.56 | 99 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.1 | 229 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 84 | 446.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.8 | 1.3 | 152 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 283.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 236 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.30 / 0.32 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 215 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.09 / 0.41 | 71 | 20.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 1.9 | 256 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 68 | 585.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.9 | 313 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 41 | 321.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwanza?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kwanza today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kwanza?
Local time is 05:05. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwanza?
Kwanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwanza?
DEM 342 m.
Where is Kwanza located?
It is at -5.49724, 14.05973 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwanza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.