Location & Surroundings
Bulongo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 548 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 685 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 14 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
4° 45' 5" S, 21° 28' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 548 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,069 p/km²
- Built-up 19.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:46
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Bulongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 23.4 | 0.7 | 272 | 87 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 0.7 | 298 | 34 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 792.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 3 | 76 | 1,009.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 57 | 296.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 273 | 98 | 1,010.9 | 1.64 / 1.91 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.4 | 341 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.3 | 1.4 | 337 | 31 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 844.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 180 | 98 | 1,010.7 | 3.21 / 3.21 | 100 | 97.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 355 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 2.10 / 5.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 2.0 | 23 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 10.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 2.7 | 9 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 616.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 356 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 199.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 271 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 1.5 | 312 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulongo?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Bulongo today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Bulongo?
Local time is 17:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bulongo?
Bulongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulongo?
DEM 548 m.
Where is Bulongo located?
It is at -4.75132, 21.47280 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.