Location & Surroundings
Bambu is a settlement in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 747 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isiro, 62 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1525 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Matari Airport, 66 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
2° 17' 11" N, 27° 20' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 747 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:11
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.2 | 1.0 | 38 | 67 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 85 | 74 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 135 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 1.4 | 48 | 28 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 763.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.0 | 58 | 48 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 172 | 85 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 217 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 1.2 | 256 | 44 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 751.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 0.7 | 233 | 81 | 1,008.6 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 63 | 108.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.8 | 225 | 97 | 1,009.4 | 0.61 / 0.80 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 202 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.94 / 1.74 | 100 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.1 | 242 | 52 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 88 | 439.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.0 | 209 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 1.95 / 2.03 | 100 | 178.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bambu?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 764 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 Bambu today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Bambu?
Local time is 08:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bambu?
Bambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bambu?
DEM 747 m.
Where is Bambu located?
It is at 2.28631, 27.34066 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bambu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.