Location & Surroundings
Bushongo is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 506 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 500 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 25 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° 9' 31" S, 19° 45' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 506 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 176 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:25
- Sunrise 05:13
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bushongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bushongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,018.1 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 21.6 | 0.4 | 223 | 94 | 1,018.1 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 2.4 | 277 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 2.97 / 2.97 | 76 | 724.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.2 | 223 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 35 | 185.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 215 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.6 | 180 | 75 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 40.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 1.5 | 272 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 743.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 0.1 | 277 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 0.30 / 0.34 | 60 | 119.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 215 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 3.45 / 3.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 0.8 | 230 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.19 | 100 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 3.0 | 265 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 96 | 647.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 231 | 92 | 1,009.1 | 5.78 / 6.99 | 97 | 193.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 238 | 95 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 0.8 | 54 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 1.30 / 1.97 | 95 | 40.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bushongo?
Now 21.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 Bushongo today?
Sunrise around 05:13 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Bushongo?
Local time is 16:25. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bushongo?
Bushongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bushongo?
DEM 506 m.
Where is Bushongo located?
It is at -5.15850, 19.76068 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bushongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.