Location & Surroundings
Bakunga is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 402 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisangani, 3 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1220 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kisangani Bangoka International Airport, 16 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
0° 29' 14" N, 25° 11' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 402 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,702 p/km²
- Built-up 24.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:43
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Bakunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 182 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.44 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 | 21.0 | 1.0 | 166 | 96 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 172 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 181.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 155 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 98.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 71 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.5 | 138 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 92 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 0.9 | 201 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 493.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 310 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 48 | 244.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 47 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 0.55 / 0.80 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 0.5 | 145 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.42 / 1.22 | 19 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.6 | 0.5 | 151 | 33 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 856.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 281 | 79 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 119.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 74 | 98 | 1,010.6 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 1.1 | 212 | 94 | 1,013.2 | 0.50 / 1.21 | 63 | 30.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakunga?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 182 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakunga today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bakunga?
Local time is 16:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakunga?
Bakunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakunga?
DEM 402 m.
Where is Bakunga located?
It is at 0.48723, 25.19299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.