Location & Surroundings
Bulu is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 755 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 99 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 500 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 95 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
5° 51' 22" S, 19° 33' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 755 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 238 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:34
- Sunrise 05:14
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Nearby
Weather in Bulu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 45 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 | 20.3 | 0.9 | 160 | 98 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 224 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 16.64 / 16.64 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 9 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 6.63 / 23.27 | 100 | 45.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 262 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 5.41 | 100 | 19.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.7 | 186 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 274 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 15.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 1.9 | 296 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 326.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 2.2 | 318 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 358.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.2 | 2.1 | 263 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 230 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 46.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 2.0 | 335 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 857.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 323 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 301.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.3 | 0.7 | 315 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulu?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 45 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 Bulu today?
Sunrise around 05:14 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Bulu?
Local time is 07:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bulu?
Bulu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulu?
DEM 755 m.
Where is Bulu located?
It is at -5.85608, 19.56051 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.