Location & Surroundings
Bongkaba is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gemena, 25 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gemena Airport, 23 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° 2' 28" N, 19° 42' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 385 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 379 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:26
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bongkaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongkaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
2.02 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 | 20.6 | 0.5 | 290 | 91 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 41 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 37.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 0.3 | 299 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 694.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 166 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 279.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.9 | 124 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 1.32 / 2.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 209 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 0.4 | 264 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 471.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 80 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 24 | 212.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.1 | 162 | 96 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 197 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 36.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 0.8 | 204 | 51 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 684.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 145 | 97 | 1,010.4 | 3.10 / 3.10 | 100 | 94.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 1.2 | 125 | 99 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongkaba?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bongkaba today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Bongkaba?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongkaba?
Bongkaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongkaba?
DEM 385 m.
Where is Bongkaba located?
It is at 3.04114, 19.71125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongkaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.