Location & Surroundings
Bongale is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 353 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basankusu, about 130 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 685 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Basankusu Airport, about 130 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° 3' 0" N, 19° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 353 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:26
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:30
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bongale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (23 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 24.6 | 0.8 | 23 | 85 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 81 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.4 | 71 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 1.1 | 58 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 729.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.1 | 335 | 62 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 356.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 229 | 77 | 1,009.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 258 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.62 / 0.78 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 1.4 | 310 | 51 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 96 | 424.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 0.4 | 262 | 92 | 1,009.5 | 0.18 / 0.73 | 100 | 232.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 15 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.07 / 0.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 290 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 0.19 / 0.99 | 100 | 16.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 1.7 | 203 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 223.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 1.1 | 278 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 87 | 170.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongale?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 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 Bongale today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bongale?
Local time is 04:26. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongale?
Bongale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongale?
DEM 353 m.
Where is Bongale located?
It is at 0.05000, 19.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.