Location & Surroundings
Bongo is a settlement in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bolenge, 78 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 540 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mbandaka Airport, 78 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° 39' 0" S, 18° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 338 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 22:06
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Bongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (21 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 35.9 | 0.8 | 21 | 35 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.2 | 52 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 151.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 110 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 199 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 60 | 35.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 1.1 | 46 | 37 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 796.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 222 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.32 / 0.35 | 65 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 227 | 84 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 178 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 34.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.3 | 1.1 | 165 | 36 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 796.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 277 | 76 | 1,008.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 85 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 250 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 1.40 / 1.67 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.0 | 134 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 4.17 / 5.84 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 1.8 | 218 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 100 | 229.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongo?
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 Bongo today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bongo?
Local time is 22:06. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongo?
Bongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongo?
DEM 338 m.
Where is Bongo located?
It is at -0.65000, 18.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.