Location & Surroundings
Bangu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 527 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 54 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 610 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 56 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
5° 59' 34" S, 20° 33' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 527 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,155 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.4 | 1.4 | 165 | 88 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 214 | 85 | 1,016.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 98 | 17.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.2 | 192 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.72 / 0.79 | 100 | 448.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 337 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 2.24 / 3.03 | 100 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.8 | 287 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 0.5 | 232 | 90 | 1,016.1 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 99 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 0.8 | 303 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 832.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 320 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.30 / 0.33 | 26 | 271.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.6 | 1.0 | 236 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.35 / 0.68 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 202 | 89 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 32.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 135 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 8.06 / 8.61 | 100 | 229.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 23 | 99 | 1,015.9 | 11.88 / 20.49 | 100 | 10.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.2 | 1.3 | 304 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 8.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bangu?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 25.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Bangu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Bangu?
Local time is 14:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bangu?
Bangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bangu?
DEM 527 m.
Where is Bangu located?
It is at -5.99269, 20.55635 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.