Location & Surroundings
Bowanga is a settlement in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 380 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, 40 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 755 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Boende Airport, 41 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
0° 3' 0" S, 20° 36' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 380 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 15:47
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:25
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bowanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bowanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 21.4 | 1.3 | 254 | 93 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.2 | 253 | 45 | 1,008.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 51 | 651.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 222 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 3.31 / 3.33 | 99 | 275.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.7 | 276 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.0 | 180 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 40.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 1.8 | 237 | 58 | 1,009.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 96 | 681.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.3 | 6 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.35 / 0.47 | 75 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 317 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 0.5 | 157 | 94 | 1,014.8 | 2.71 / 2.71 | 92 | 32.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 1.0 | 298 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 36 | 705.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 168 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 68 | 259.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 35 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 1.70 / 2.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 0.3 | 99 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 4.44 / 6.69 | 97 | 16.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bowanga?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Bowanga today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bowanga?
Local time is 15:47. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bowanga?
Bowanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bowanga?
DEM 380 m.
Where is Bowanga located?
It is at -0.05000, 20.60000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bowanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.