Location & Surroundings
Loamba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 650 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 820 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 8 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° 54' 0" S, 22° 32' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 650 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,584 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:08
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Loamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 35.7 | 1.3 | 327 | 31 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 104 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 40 | 168.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 81 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.21 / 0.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 268 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 0.57 / 1.06 | 96 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 0.7 | 67 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 723.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 319 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.59 / 0.61 | 41 | 165.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 173 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 3.66 / 4.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 241 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 2.30 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.2 | 0.8 | 239 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 53 | 374.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 282 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 2.47 / 3.20 | 86 | 253.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 302 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.25 / 3.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.6 | 288 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 0.98 / 4.43 | 100 | 10.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.2 | 2.7 | 289 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 100 | 549.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loamba?
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Loamba today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Loamba?
Local time is 00:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loamba?
Loamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loamba?
DEM 650 m.
Where is Loamba located?
It is at -5.89988, 22.54171 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.