Location & Surroundings
Bongamba is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 601 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 19 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 690 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 19 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° 0' 38" S, 21° 29' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 601 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 22:09
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bongamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,007.7 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 | 32.8 | 1.9 | 185 | 39 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 2.4 | 105 | 90 | 1,010.8 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 100 | 146.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 108 | 96 | 1,010.4 | 4.98 / 6.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.6 | 246 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 1.7 | 150 | 42 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 513.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 46 | 85 | 1,009.3 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 90 | 341.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 0.5 | 150 | 97 | 1,010.1 | 1.04 / 1.82 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 239 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 95 | 34.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.5 | 1.5 | 355 | 53 | 1,008.0 | 0.39 / 0.54 | 61 | 638.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 357 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 0.42 / 0.96 | 56 | 267.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.7 | 295 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 0.07 / 1.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 237 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.0 | 1.4 | 260 | 53 | 1,008.0 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 652.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongamba?
Now 32.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 513 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 Bongamba today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bongamba?
Local time is 22:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bongamba?
Bongamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongamba?
DEM 601 m.
Where is Bongamba located?
It is at -5.01060, 21.49937 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.