Location & Surroundings
Gantoko is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mushie, 66 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, 75 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° 26' 18" S, 17° 4' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 351 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 165 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:03
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gantoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gantoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 32.1 | 1.6 | 44 | 48 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 191 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 64 | 189.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 200 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 160 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 38 | 29.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 1.6 | 127 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 100 | 714.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 335 | 68 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 160.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 358 | 81 | 1,009.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 181 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 3.13 / 3.30 | 100 | 26.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.5 | 1.4 | 340 | 51 | 1,008.5 | 1.04 / 4.34 | 96 | 665.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.6 | 345 | 76 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 277.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 294 | 98 | 1,010.0 | 2.85 / 2.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 277 | 99 | 1,013.0 | 6.46 / 9.35 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 2.1 | 253 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 1.27 / 10.62 | 100 | 155.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gantoko?
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 Gantoko today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gantoko?
Local time is 00:03. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gantoko?
Gantoko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gantoko?
DEM 351 m.
Where is Gantoko located?
It is at -2.43827, 17.07146 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gantoko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.