Location & Surroundings
Bishangu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 481 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilebo, 54 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the west. The nearest airport is Ilebo, 54 km away.
Also known as: Bushanga · Bishanga
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° 29' 30" S, 21° 2' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 481 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:04
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bishangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bishangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 139 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.6 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 | 20.7 | 0.5 | 25 | 99 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 100 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 2.18 / 2.18 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 42 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 139.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.4 | 306 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.7 | 336 | 89 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.2 | 309 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 8.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.1 | 170 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 708.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 50 | 81 | 1,010.2 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 99 | 315.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 0.8 | 330 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 1.07 / 1.67 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 188 | 88 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 5 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 1.1 | 351 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 710.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 86 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 97 | 145.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 308 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 12.22 / 13.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bishangu?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 139 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 Bishangu today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bishangu?
Local time is 08:04. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bishangu?
Bishangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bishangu?
DEM 481 m.
Where is Bishangu located?
It is at -4.49165, 21.04496 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bishangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.