Location & Surroundings
Dakala is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 594 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ippy, 31 km to the east. The national capital Bangui is about 335 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bambari Airport, 54 km away.
Also known as: Ndakala
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° 14' 13" N, 20° 56' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 594 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 199 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:27
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 31.4 | 1.1 | 47 | 45 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.5 | 68 | 67 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 126.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 225 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 118 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 12.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 1.5 | 107 | 37 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 772.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 176 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 183.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 113 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 122 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 30.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.8 | 1.7 | 60 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 778.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.4 | 19 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 282.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 206 | 75 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.1 | 173 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 37.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.6 | 1.0 | 113 | 39 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 794.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakala?
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 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 Dakala today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Dakala?
Local time is 23:27. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakala?
Dakala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakala?
DEM 594 m.
Where is Dakala located?
It is at 6.23691, 20.94308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakala in?
It is in Central African Republic.