Location & Surroundings
Bonkende is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inongo, about 140 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 565 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Basango Mboliasa Airport, 45 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° 7' 0" S, 19° 16' 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 15:30
- Sunrise 05:20
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Bonkende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bonkende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 22.6 | 0.9 | 267 | 85 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 0.6 | 41 | 45 | 1,012.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 689.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 87 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 3.04 / 3.07 | 86 | 103.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 138 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.7 | 176 | 90 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 0.9 | 236 | 58 | 1,012.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 57 | 360.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 130 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 3.24 / 3.31 | 96 | 269.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 239 | 100 | 1,015.3 | 2.38 / 5.69 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.1 | 1.5 | 214 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 2.1 | 216 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 1.00 / 1.01 | 48 | 546.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 220 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.65 / 1.65 | 11 | 298.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 253 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 0.3 | 213 | 86 | 1,017.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 14 | 35.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bonkende?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Bonkende today?
Sunrise around 05:20 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bonkende?
Local time is 15:30. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bonkende?
Bonkende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bonkende?
DEM 338 m.
Where is Bonkende located?
It is at -1.11667, 19.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bonkende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.