Location & Surroundings
Dana is a settlement in Lobaye, Central African Republic, at 556 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boda, 16 km to the east. The national capital Bangui is about 135 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bossembele Airport, about 115 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
4° 17' 0" N, 17° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 556 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:53
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 303 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.89 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 | 22.2 | 2.3 | 254 | 98 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 287 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 343 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 11.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 330 | 77 | 1,011.0 | 1.28 / 1.32 | 92 | 267.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.3 | 191 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 93 | 303.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 281 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 141 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 2.55 / 2.78 | 91 | 9.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 316 | 76 | 1,010.9 | 1.38 / 4.16 | 100 | 445.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 1.3 | 250 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 98 | 360.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 265 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 250 | 94 | 1,014.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 22.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 251 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 3.20 / 3.29 | 99 | 664.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 2.1 | 253 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 12.26 / 15.56 | 100 | 271.9 | 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 Dana?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 303 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dana today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Dana?
Local time is 02:53. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dana?
Dana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dana?
DEM 556 m.
Where is Dana located?
It is at 4.28333, 17.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dana in?
It is in Central African Republic.