Location & Surroundings
Bonku is a triangulation station in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 850 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 105 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 775 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 74 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 44' 49" S, 21° 53' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 850 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 802 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:02
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Nearby
Weather in Bonku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bonku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 30.3 | 1.4 | 31 | 44 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 26 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 176.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 55 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 334 | 71 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 55.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 1.5 | 25 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 739.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 129 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.79 / 0.81 | 100 | 159.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 73 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.9 | 144 | 93 | 1,017.2 | 3.90 / 4.32 | 100 | 30.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 0.5 | 118 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 4.14 | 85 | 270.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 75 | 94 | 1,012.4 | 0.26 / 4.40 | 42 | 197.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 156 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 190 | 80 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 46.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.0 | 0.5 | 306 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 727.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bonku?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Bonku today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bonku?
Local time is 00:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bonku?
Bonku is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Bonku?
DEM 850 m.
Where is Bonku located?
It is at -6.74696, 21.89942 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bonku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.