Location & Surroundings
Bongolu is a settlement in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bumba, 69 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bumba Airport, 69 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
2° 48' 18" N, 22° 29' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 490 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,112 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:59
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Bongolu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongolu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,011.5 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 | 21.6 | 0.6 | 191 | 99 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 0.3 | 166 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 100 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 183 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 5.00 / 5.46 | 100 | 394.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.3 | 133 | 99 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 4.86 | 100 | 132.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.4 | 343 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.3 | 192 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 30.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.5 | 0.9 | 74 | 36 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 749.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 326 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 31 | 285.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 173 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 1.64 / 2.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 153 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 189 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 276.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 63 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 246.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 0.3 | 17 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongolu?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 23.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 395 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 Bongolu today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bongolu?
Local time is 10:59. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bongolu?
Bongolu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongolu?
DEM 490 m.
Where is Bongolu located?
It is at 2.80508, 22.48978 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongolu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.