Location & Surroundings
Sawamba is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 974 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 13 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 135 km away.
Also known as: Swamba
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
9° 42' 40" S, 22° 54' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 974 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,168 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:59
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sawamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sawamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 28.5 | 0.7 | 44 | 40 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.8 | 358 | 52 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 351 | 51 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 1.4 | 103 | 25 | 1,005.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 82 | 722.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.3 | 331 | 50 | 1,008.7 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 90 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 354 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 322 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 37.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 0.9 | 38 | 25 | 1,005.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 796.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 2.9 | 347 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.54 / 0.55 | 100 | 172.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.3 | 294 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 275 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 29.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.0 | 2.3 | 34 | 26 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 813.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 2.3 | 326 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 3.04 / 3.04 | 98 | 143.1 | 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 Sawamba?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sawamba today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Sawamba?
Local time is 06:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Sawamba?
Sawamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sawamba?
DEM 974 m.
Where is Sawamba located?
It is at -9.71122, 22.91252 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sawamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.