Location & Surroundings
Bongimba is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dibaya-Lubwe, 90 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 540 km to the west. The nearest airport is Basongo Airport, about 110 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
3° 22' 41" S, 20° 4' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 348 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 65 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:31
- Sunrise 05:18
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bongimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,010.6 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 | 23.4 | 1.4 | 284 | 90 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.8 | 79 | 100 | 1,012.3 | 3.87 / 3.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.5 | 36 | 99 | 1,014.7 | 4.94 / 8.81 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.3 | 290 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 205.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.4 | 243 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 272 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 0.5 | 296 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 292 | 42 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 575.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 0.2 | 279 | 79 | 1,010.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 264.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 75 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 98 | 89 | 1,015.2 | 1.57 / 1.57 | 100 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 3.2 | 1 | 54 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 652.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.8 | 336 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 306.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongimba?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 206 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 Bongimba today?
Sunrise around 05:18 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bongimba?
Local time is 05:31. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongimba?
Bongimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongimba?
DEM 348 m.
Where is Bongimba located?
It is at -3.37795, 20.06736 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongimba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.