Location & Surroundings
Bakungu is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 690 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo, 79 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1340 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo 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° 26' 44" S, 27° 22' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 690 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,122 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:37
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bakungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 8.6 mm. Solar peaks near 750 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
8.63 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 | 19.6 | 1.1 | 73 | 88 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 6 | 90 | 1,015.6 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 81 | 62.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 1.6 | 252 | 39 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 65 | 750.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 2.1 | 117 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 2.54 / 2.60 | 100 | 179.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.3 | 50 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 6.03 / 8.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 50 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 33.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 1.9 | 192 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 97 | 403.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 13 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 2.51 / 2.67 | 100 | 111.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 0.4 | 67 | 97 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 35 | 91 | 1,014.4 | 1.96 / 3.00 | 84 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 1.5 | 255 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 79 | 731.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 60 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 2.31 / 2.45 | 100 | 170.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 0.7 | 92 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 7.00 / 9.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakungu?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 8.6 mm. Solar peaks near 750 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakungu today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Bakungu?
Local time is 09:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bakungu?
Bakungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakungu?
DEM 690 m.
Where is Bakungu located?
It is at -4.44559, 27.37830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.