Current Date And Time In Bakwa, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
19:25:07 WAT
State: Haut-Uele
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 100,575
District: Dungu
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Bakwa, a city in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Bakwa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Bakwa | |
| District / County | Dungu | |
| State | Haut-Uele | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 100,575 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Haut-Uele | #2 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Congolese Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CDF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +243 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 666 | |
| In Feet | 2,185 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 4.13 | |
| Longitude | 27.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.126° N 27.395° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 7' 35" N 27° 23' 43" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 7.58' N 27° 23.72' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Haut-Uele Capital | 152 km South of Isiro | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Yambio, South Sudan (121 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 to +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:23 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 17m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Bakwa is a city situated in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Dungu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Bakwa as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Haut-Uele
The latitude and longitude of Bakwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 666 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Bakwa on the map
Bakwa runs on UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Bakwa run on Congolese Franc (CDF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Bakwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Bakwa from outside Democratic Republic Of The Congo, dial +243 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Bakwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Bakwa ranks #2 of 4 cities in Haut-Uele. It lies about 152 km South of Isiro, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Haut-Uele market. › Cities near Bakwa
Bakwa has a recorded population of approximately 100,575 people. That places it #2 of 4 cities with population data in Haut-Uele. Browse more cities in Haut-Uele for comparison.
Bakwa sits within Dungu, is part of Haut-Uele in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Bakwa keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 05:23 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Bakwa price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Bakwa currency page.
Bakwa is about 152 km South of Isiro, the capital of Haut-Uele. See cities near Bakwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Bakwa lands you closest to Yambio, South Sudan, about 121 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Bakwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
