Location & Surroundings

Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala is a wetland in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 370 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kimpese, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 200 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbanza Congo Airport, 57 km away.

Overview

Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala is wetland in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Kongo Central
  • Type wetland (WTLD)
  • an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 45' 27" S, 14° 11' 56" E
  • Elevation DEM: 370 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 15 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Weather in Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 32.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.

Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 32.6 3.3 263 40 1,009.9 - / 0.00 37 0.0 n/a
6h 29.0 3.6 258 49 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 419.1 n/a
12h 22.5 2.9 246 76 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 69 0.0 n/a
18h 21.8 2.5 248 79 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 12.7 n/a
Tomorrow 31.7 3.0 268 42 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 96 622.4 n/a
30h 28.0 3.6 254 51 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 97 307.7 n/a
36h 21.2 2.5 256 80 1,013.8 0.72 / 0.72 100 0.0 n/a
42h 20.9 2.3 234 80 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.58 95 10.5 n/a
Tuesday 28.7 2.7 272 47 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 91 459.0 n/a
54h 27.1 1.2 230 52 1,013.8 0.05 / 0.05 93 374.4 n/a
60h 22.4 0.2 209 83 1,014.9 2.54 / 2.59 100 0.0 n/a
66h 22.5 1.6 223 79 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.05 100 1.9 n/a
Wednesday 28.2 1.9 283 53 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.01 89 248.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala?
Now 32.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala?
Local time is 19:03. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala?
Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala is a wetland.
What is the elevation of Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala?
DEM 370 m.
Where is Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala located?
It is at -5.75762, 14.19883 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Etang Kosi-Dia-Mpala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Sources

Last updated 2012-06-07
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8325353

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