Location & Surroundings
Handa is an intermittent stream in Bengo, Angola, at 612 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Quibaxe, 42 km to the south. The national capital Luanda is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Manuel Quarta Mpunza Airport, 88 km away.
Overview
Handa is river in Angola.
It is located in Bengo Province, Angola.
Basic Data
- Country Angola
- Located in Bengo Province
- Type intermittent stream (STMI)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 8' 59" S, 14° 27' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 612 m
- Timezone Africa/Luanda
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwanza (AOA)
- Phone Prefix +244
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:32
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other intermittent streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Handa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Handa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 10.1 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
10.09 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 | 22.5 | 1.3 | 197 | 89 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 322 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 6.76 / 6.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 215 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 1.3 | 251 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.10 / 0.19 | 93 | 614.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.8 | 221 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 9.90 / 10.09 | 74 | 182.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 290 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.97 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Handa?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 10.1 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Handa today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Handa?
Local time is 00:32. Time zone: Africa/Luanda (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Handa?
Handa is a intermittent stream.
What is the elevation of Handa?
DEM 612 m.
Where is Handa located?
It is at -8.14969, 14.45285 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Handa in?
It is in Angola.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry