Location & Surroundings
Bakanda is a settlement in Ouham, Central African Republic, at 471 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bossangoa, 44 km to the southwest. The national capital Bangui is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Bossangoa Airport, 47 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
6° 42' 57" N, 17° 47' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 471 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:12
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Bakanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 36.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
2.08 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 | 27.8 | 1.2 | 138 | 46 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 170 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 202 | 74 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.8 | 0.4 | 29 | 31 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 506.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.8 | 208 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 2.08 / 2.08 | 70 | 207.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 185 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 156 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 74 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.8 | 3.0 | 90 | 26 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 723.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 1.6 | 99 | 42 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 19 | 300.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 200 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 191 | 69 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 23.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 2.4 | 56 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 744.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 0.8 | 223 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 322.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakanda?
Now 27.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 36.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakanda today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Bakanda?
Local time is 04:12. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakanda?
Bakanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakanda?
DEM 471 m.
Where is Bakanda located?
It is at 6.71580, 17.78442 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakanda in?
It is in Central African Republic.