Location & Surroundings
Sankaji is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 879 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 120 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 24 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
7° 24' 0" S, 22° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 879 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 19:15
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sankaji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sankaji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (347 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 26.4 | 1.0 | 347 | 57 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 1.3 | 77 | 29 | 1,007.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 51 | 725.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 128 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 1.82 / 1.86 | 77 | 166.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 305 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.9 | 278 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 37.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 1.4 | 69 | 26 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 790.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.0 | 321 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 6 | 171.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 2.9 | 325 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 3.0 | 323 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.46 / 0.49 | 71 | 30.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.9 | 1.5 | 286 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 77 | 726.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 0.2 | 7 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 1.35 / 1.36 | 95 | 169.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 332 | 91 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 2.7 | 304 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 39.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sankaji?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 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 Sankaji today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Sankaji?
Local time is 19:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sankaji?
Sankaji is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sankaji?
DEM 879 m.
Where is Sankaji located?
It is at -7.40000, 22.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sankaji in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.