Location & Surroundings
Mukanda is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 115 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 35 km away.
Overview
Mukanda is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- 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° 57' 38" S, 22° 10' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 800 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:11
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mukanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
80 %
Precip
1.26 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 | 23.6 | 1.2 | 49 | 66 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.1 | 1.2 | 12 | 31 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 827.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.6 | 111 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 95 | 254.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 63 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.0 | 330 | 83 | 1,016.9 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 58 | 49.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 43 | 32 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 835.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 120 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 2.48 / 2.48 | 78 | 235.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 162 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 1.06 / 3.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.9 | 209 | 95 | 1,018.0 | 3.95 / 7.50 | 100 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 256 | 69 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.51 | 86 | 262.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.2 | 264 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 24 | 217.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 239 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.4 | 1.5 | 242 | 93 | 1,017.2 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 100 | 6.0 | 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 Mukanda?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mukanda today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mukanda?
Local time is 20:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukanda?
Mukanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mukanda?
DEM 800 m.
Where is Mukanda located?
It is at -6.96058, 22.17962 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry