Location & Surroundings
Loanda is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 685 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 840 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 38 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° 42' 21" S, 22° 45' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 685 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,193 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Loanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
0.1 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 27.9 | 0.1 | 93 | 42 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 313 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 25 | 60 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.5 | 1.4 | 75 | 28 | 1,007.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 95 | 660.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.4 | 20 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 123.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 312 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 299 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 40.3 | 0.2 | 312 | 22 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 820.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 1.4 | 74 | 42 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 303 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 292 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.4 | 0.9 | 312 | 24 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 765.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.2 | 50 | 75 | 1,009.9 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 98 | 74.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loanda?
Now 27.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.5 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Loanda today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Loanda?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loanda?
Loanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loanda?
DEM 685 m.
Where is Loanda located?
It is at -5.70582, 22.75305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.