Location & Surroundings
Swa-Kapende is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 554 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 96 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 205 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 91 km away.
Also known as: Swa Kapenda
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
4° 57' 47" S, 17° 2' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 554 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 02:45
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Swa-Kapende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Swa-Kapende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 20.8 | 0.8 | 166 | 94 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 196 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.3 | 191 | 83 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 27.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 1.5 | 85 | 40 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 679.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 0.6 | 357 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 71 | 352.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 357 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 3.14 / 3.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 251 | 99 | 1,016.7 | 2.98 / 6.32 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 2.1 | 276 | 55 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 88 | 393.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 2.1 | 256 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 341.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 240 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 245 | 84 | 1,016.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 96 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 242 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.52 / 0.61 | 100 | 288.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.6 | 0.6 | 275 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 95 | 39.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Swa-Kapende?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 680 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 Swa-Kapende today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Swa-Kapende?
Local time is 02:45. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Swa-Kapende?
Swa-Kapende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Swa-Kapende?
DEM 554 m.
Where is Swa-Kapende located?
It is at -4.96317, 17.04922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Swa-Kapende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.