Location & Surroundings
Luakanga is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 746 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, about 115 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 455 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Luakanga is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 2' 31" S, 19° 2' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 746 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:34
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Luakanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luakanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.84 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 | 21.8 | 1.8 | 132 | 93 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 316 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 2.60 / 2.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 269 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 1.8 | 290 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.18 / 0.40 | 80 | 644.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.5 | 265 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 1.45 / 1.84 | 86 | 173.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 296 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 1.88 / 3.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 96 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.5 | 339 | 52 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 380.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 2.1 | 349 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 230.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 264 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 262 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 2.5 | 302 | 42 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 610.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 2.6 | 318 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 93 | 200.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luakanga?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Luakanga today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Luakanga?
Local time is 01:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Luakanga?
Luakanga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Luakanga?
DEM 746 m.
Where is Luakanga located?
It is at -6.04207, 19.04250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luakanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry