Location & Surroundings
Bulungu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 21 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' 21" S, 22° 37' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:52
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bulungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 777 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 24.2 | 0.2 | 198 | 79 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 0.9 | 140 | 40 | 1,007.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 86 | 776.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.2 | 246 | 79 | 1,008.7 | 0.53 / 0.56 | 41 | 191.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 168 | 93 | 1,009.5 | 1.01 / 1.56 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.8 | 267 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 59.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.3 | 0.7 | 261 | 31 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 859.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 90 | 86 | 1,007.9 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 76 | 142.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.2 | 154 | 98 | 1,010.1 | 8.02 / 9.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 1.2 | 320 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 4.81 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 3.5 | 241 | 90 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 87 | 141.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 247 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 16 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 216 | 99 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.6 | 0.5 | 265 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 64 | 50.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulungu?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 777 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 Bulungu today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bulungu?
Local time is 16:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bulungu?
Bulungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulungu?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Bulungu located?
It is at -6.02250, 22.61942 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.