Location & Surroundings
Bowanga is a settlement in Sud-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 349 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Betou, 42 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 905 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Betou Airport, 43 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° 59' 14" N, 18° 53' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 349 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 17:53
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:32
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Bowanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bowanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.02 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 | 22.8 | 0.3 | 79 | 92 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 0.5 | 227 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 436.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.4 | 249 | 86 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 35 | 135.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.6 | 96 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 1.19 / 1.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.9 | 121 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.81 / 2.02 | 96 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 1.6 | 90 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 770.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 102 | 82 | 1,009.4 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 97 | 193.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 84 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 1.19 / 1.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 0.7 | 64 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.42 / 1.91 | 100 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 1.9 | 93 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 549.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 77 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 2.59 / 2.60 | 100 | 199.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.2 | 248 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 0.4 | 152 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 8.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bowanga?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 436 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bowanga today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bowanga?
Local time is 17:53. 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 349 m.
Where is Bowanga located?
It is at 2.98719, 18.89283 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bowanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.