Location & Surroundings
Bonguma is a settlement in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lisala, 30 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 980 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lisala Airport, 27 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° 11' 18" N, 21° 15' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 391 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 05:17
- Sunset 17:23
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bonguma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bonguma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.88 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 | 21.9 | 0.4 | 178 | 96 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 166 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 18.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 1.4 | 222 | 49 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 565.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 266 | 87 | 1,010.0 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 57 | 223.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.0 | 288 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 1.46 / 1.88 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.2 | 218 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.79 / 2.67 | 97 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 45 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 4.06 / 6.72 | 100 | 672.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 43 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 2.16 | 100 | 23.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 0.8 | 64 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 142 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 0.8 | 294 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 27 | 427.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 194 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 7.78 / 8.28 | 89 | 262.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 0.6 | 35 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bonguma?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bonguma today?
Sunrise around 05:17 and sunset around 17:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bonguma?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bonguma?
Bonguma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bonguma?
DEM 391 m.
Where is Bonguma located?
It is at 2.18824, 21.25379 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bonguma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.