Location & Surroundings
Loanja is a settlement in Western Province, Zambia, at 959 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sesheke, 54 km to the west. The national capital Lusaka is about 430 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sesheke Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: Luanja
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
17° 19' 34" S, 24° 47' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 959 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:21
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Loanja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Loanja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 28.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
4.3 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 28.5 | 4.3 | 129 | 37 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 5.4 | 123 | 64 | 1,018.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 0 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.9 | 3.2 | 114 | 79 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 3.9 | 94 | 61 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.8 | 99 | 27 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 823.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 2.4 | 54 | 41 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 338.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.1 | 1.9 | 101 | 60 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 4.3 | 76 | 53 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 63.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.3 | 2.5 | 116 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 898.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.2 | 132 | 23 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 333.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 77 | 46 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 56 | 31 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.2 | 1.9 | 111 | 14 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 886.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Loanja?
Now 28.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 28.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 823 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 Loanja today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Loanja?
Local time is 20:21. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Loanja?
Loanja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Loanja?
DEM 959 m.
Where is Loanja located?
It is at -17.32615, 24.78422 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Loanja in?
It is in Zambia.