Location & Surroundings
Bula-Mputu is a stream in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 438 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 645 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Bula-Mputu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 438 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 22' 32" S, 20° 45' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 438 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Bula-Mputu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bula-Mputu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.87 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 | 23.8 | 2.1 | 52 | 76 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 297 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.5 | 346 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 87 | 38.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.5 | 0.3 | 288 | 38 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 87 | 720.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.3 | 310 | 89 | 1,010.1 | 0.80 / 0.87 | 100 | 179.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 328 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 1.39 / 2.25 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.7 | 286 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 2.2 | 329 | 36 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 815.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 0.8 | 354 | 84 | 1,009.9 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 31 | 103.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 283 | 93 | 1,010.2 | 1.05 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 0.7 | 317 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 44.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 1.7 | 302 | 40 | 1,007.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 87 | 742.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.6 | 1.7 | 9 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 1.09 / 1.15 | 68 | 162.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bula-Mputu?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 721 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bula-Mputu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bula-Mputu?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bula-Mputu?
Bula-Mputu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bula-Mputu?
DEM 438 m.
Where is Bula-Mputu located?
It is at -6.37550, 20.75872 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bula-Mputu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry