Location & Surroundings
Bongo is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 437 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 33 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 500 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Bongo is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 437 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 12' 57" S, 19° 45' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 437 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:06
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Bongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 36.7 | 2.2 | 50 | 31 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 2.2 | 318 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 2.28 / 2.28 | 100 | 162.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 328 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 340 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 11.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 2.8 | 315 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 731.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 1.1 | 323 | 64 | 1,011.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 194.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 280 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 338 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 23 | 30.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.8 | 2.0 | 348 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.01 / 0.06 | 100 | 734.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 345 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 1.11 / 1.17 | 47 | 78.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 223 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 3.26 / 4.43 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 359 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 93 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.0 | 3.2 | 343 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 548.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongo?
Now 36.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 36.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 05:32 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bongo?
Local time is 21:06. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongo?
Bongo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bongo?
DEM 437 m.
Where is Bongo located?
It is at -5.21573, 19.75512 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry