Location & Surroundings
Bulungu is a city in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 81,393 inhabitants, at 400 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Lusanga Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Bulungu is human settlement — FR localité de la province du Kwilu.
It is located in Bulungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 389 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bulungu
- 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° 32' 40" S, 18° 36' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 81,393
- Pop. Density 9,195 p/km²
- Built-up 34.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:05
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Weather in Bulungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 91 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 21.3 | 0.9 | 51 | 99 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 2.0 | 251 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 55.13 / 55.13 | 100 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 262 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 92 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 0.9 | 171 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 0.2 | 122 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.2 | 345 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 160.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 70 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 9 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 203 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 1.10 / 1.14 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.0 | 196 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 39.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 1.7 | 302 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 827.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 0.2 | 69 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 93 | 306.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 320 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 2.71 / 2.77 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 0.7 | 152 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 1.86 / 4.63 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulungu?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 21.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 91 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 05:19 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Bulungu?
Local time is 14:05. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bulungu?
Bulungu is a populated place.
How many people live in Bulungu?
Population about 81,393.
What is the elevation of Bulungu?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Bulungu located?
It is at -4.54437, 18.60364 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)