Location & Surroundings
Bitule is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 577 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babamba, about 135 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1355 km to the west. The nearest airport is Punia Airport, 91 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° 57' 24" S, 27° 2' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 577 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,174 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:15
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bitule
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitule, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 157 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 1.1 | 224 | 94 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 331 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 86 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 0.9 | 93 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 128 | 92 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.4 | 229 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 156.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 99 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 29 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 115 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 113 | 83 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 21.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.5 | 1.1 | 253 | 45 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 45 | 507.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 89 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 1.38 / 1.44 | 74 | 169.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.8 | 112 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 101 | 96 | 1,018.6 | 0.16 / 0.91 | 81 | 24.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.4 | 0.8 | 263 | 47 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 94 | 719.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitule?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 157 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 Bitule today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bitule?
Local time is 22:15. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bitule?
Bitule is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitule?
DEM 577 m.
Where is Bitule located?
It is at -0.95665, 27.03875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitule in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.