Location & Surroundings
Ekwangatana is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 421 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aketi, 36 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, 80 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
2° 52' 25" N, 24° 4' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 421 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:58
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Ekwangatana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ekwangatana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
55 %
Precip
2.09 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 | 25.1 | 0.5 | 63 | 76 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.9 | 1.7 | 177 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 641.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.9 | 141 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.63 / 0.64 | 60 | 222.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 88 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 0.66 / 1.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.8 | 78 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.79 / 2.09 | 87 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 0.3 | 358 | 32 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 753.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 39 | 94 | 1,009.9 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 100 | 247.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 320 | 97 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 1.0 | 181 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 5.86 / 6.20 | 98 | 20.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.0 | 214 | 71 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 41 | 512.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 203 | 91 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 70 | 261.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 269 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 0.8 | 306 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ekwangatana?
Now 25.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ekwangatana today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Ekwangatana?
Local time is 17:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ekwangatana?
Ekwangatana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ekwangatana?
DEM 421 m.
Where is Ekwangatana located?
It is at 2.87363, 24.07911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ekwangatana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.