Location & Surroundings
Buka-Pongi is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 744 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 81 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 300 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 82 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
6° 1' 37" S, 17° 23' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 744 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:17
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buka-Pongi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka-Pongi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.76 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 | 19.5 | 0.7 | 81 | 95 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 243 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 2.30 / 2.30 | 100 | 31.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 10 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 3.83 / 6.14 | 77 | 751.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 297 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 3.08 | 27 | 363.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.4 | 216 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 202 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 21.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 1.1 | 323 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 1.63 / 1.63 | 98 | 756.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 120 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 3.09 / 4.72 | 64 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 0.3 | 193 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.24 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 212 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 51 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 311 | 82 | 1,010.4 | 1.50 / 2.29 | 96 | 638.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 312 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 4.08 / 6.37 | 100 | 236.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 0.8 | 195 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 3.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka-Pongi?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buka-Pongi today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Buka-Pongi?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buka-Pongi?
Buka-Pongi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buka-Pongi?
DEM 744 m.
Where is Buka-Pongi located?
It is at -6.02706, 17.39557 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka-Pongi in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.