Location & Surroundings
Mbaz is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 890 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, about 170 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 920 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Baza
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
8° 19' 25" S, 22° 36' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 890 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 706 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:49
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mbaz
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbaz, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
1.53 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 | 21.1 | 1.2 | 115 | 87 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 2.2 | 3 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 843.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 1.2 | 203 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 86 | 319.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 55 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.15 / 0.24 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 0.5 | 151 | 82 | 1,017.4 | 1.30 / 1.53 | 34 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.0 | 1.4 | 47 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 818.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 2.8 | 147 | 91 | 1,015.1 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 99 | 204.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 213 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.27 / 2.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.0 | 1.2 | 193 | 94 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 100 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 234 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 99 | 244.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 287 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.03 / 0.26 | 44 | 191.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 279 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 0.9 | 307 | 96 | 1,017.3 | 3.01 / 3.01 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbaz?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 843 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbaz today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Mbaz?
Local time is 17:49. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbaz?
Mbaz is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbaz?
DEM 890 m.
Where is Mbaz located?
It is at -8.32355, 22.60771 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbaz in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.