Location & Surroundings
Busongo is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 637 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 71 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 350 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 69 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° 24' 33" S, 18° 17' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 637 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 342 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:05
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Busongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (10 deg)
Humidity
72 %
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 | 25.9 | 0.5 | 10 | 72 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 21 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 239.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 258 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 215 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 37.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 1.2 | 327 | 41 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 778.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 2 | 66 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 186.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 238 | 98 | 1,011.0 | 11.68 / 11.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 214 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.02 | 99 | 15.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 1.6 | 348 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 1.86 / 3.88 | 100 | 538.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 320 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 100 | 282.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 193 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 251 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 27.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.4 | 1.8 | 346 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 811.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busongo?
Now 25.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 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 Busongo today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Busongo?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Busongo?
Busongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busongo?
DEM 637 m.
Where is Busongo located?
It is at -5.40904, 18.28695 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.