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Gombe

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Gombe is a third-order administrative division in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 281 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinshasa, 2 km to the south. The nearest airport is N'Dolo Airport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Kalina · Kin-gombe · Kinshasa-Gombe · La gombe

Overview

Gombe is commune in the province of Kinshasa — FR commune de la province de Kinshasa.

It is located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The population is about 32,400 (2004).

It covers about 29 square kilometre.

Also known as: La Gombe

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Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Kinshasa
  • Area 29 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 18' 26" S, 15° 18' 20" E
  • Elevation DEM: 281 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 7,108 p/km²
  • Built-up 43.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

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Alternate Names

Kalina
Kin-gombe
Kinshasa-Gombe
La gombe

Weather in Gombe

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

Now 34.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.

Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
1.70 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 34.5 1.8 239 36 1,010.3 - / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
6h 31.0 2.6 268 46 1,009.6 0.31 / 0.31 19 286.4 n/a
12h 25.6 1.6 96 73 1,013.3 2.88 / 3.18 89 0.0 n/a
18h 23.6 2.3 102 76 1,015.8 2.91 / 6.09 100 1.5 n/a
Tomorrow 25.5 0.4 343 69 1,012.9 0.00 / 1.70 100 73.2 n/a
30h 24.3 0.9 36 75 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.01 83 57.0 n/a
36h 23.2 0.4 266 77 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
42h 24.0 2.4 234 67 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 13.1 n/a
Friday 35.5 1.0 265 33 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 7 749.8 n/a
54h 31.6 0.4 338 41 1,009.0 0.13 / 0.13 74 414.5 n/a
60h 28.1 3.6 235 51 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 34 0.0 n/a
66h 24.1 3.2 228 64 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 13.4 n/a
Saturday 34.7 1.7 267 35 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 90 725.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gombe?
Now 34.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 286 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gombe today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gombe?
Local time is 21:41. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gombe?
Gombe is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gombe?
DEM 281 m.
Where is Gombe located?
It is at -4.30730, 15.30550 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gombe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Last updated 2023-01-05
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