Location & Surroundings
Bolongo is a settlement in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lisala, 8 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1000 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lisala Airport, 6 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° 13' 22" N, 21° 29' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 637 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:37
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bolongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bolongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.4 | 0.6 | 69 | 99 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 116 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 1.59 / 1.59 | 84 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 0.4 | 12 | 50 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 77 | 614.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 43 | 87 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 180.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.7 | 36 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 77 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 91 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 1.0 | 155 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 314.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 66 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 60 | 270.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 0.9 | 23 | 97 | 1,010.4 | 0.73 / 1.15 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 45 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.1 | 1.7 | 99 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 714.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 305 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 1.71 / 1.71 | 100 | 234.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.7 | 0.9 | 249 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 3.67 / 5.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bolongo?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Bolongo today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bolongo?
Local time is 07:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bolongo?
Bolongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bolongo?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Bolongo located?
It is at 2.22271, 21.49754 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bolongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.