Location & Surroundings
Bongwale is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basoko, 94 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1205 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yangambi Airport, 94 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
1° 38' 38" N, 24° 21' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 469 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 04:01
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bongwale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bongwale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.08 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 | 23.2 | 0.9 | 47 | 77 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 31 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 0.3 | 32 | 67 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 1.3 | 193 | 38 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 766.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.9 | 334 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 31 | 124.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 331 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 1.22 / 2.30 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 0.1 | 191 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 30 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 1.5 | 98 | 33 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 837.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 0.5 | 299 | 79 | 1,009.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 33 | 144.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 191 | 96 | 1,010.2 | 0.31 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 187 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 30 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.0 | 1.1 | 172 | 34 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 816.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 0.9 | 305 | 98 | 1,010.5 | 4.47 / 4.47 | 52 | 105.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bongwale?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bongwale today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bongwale?
Local time is 04:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bongwale?
Bongwale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bongwale?
DEM 469 m.
Where is Bongwale located?
It is at 1.64384, 24.35610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bongwale in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.