Location & Surroundings
Ile des Rapules is an island in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 255 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Brazzaville, 9 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Maya-Maya Airport, 8 km away.
Overview
Ile des Rapules is island in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The elevation is around 255 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kinshasa
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 19' 14" S, 15° 13' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 255 m
- Timezone Africa/Brazzaville
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:34
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ile des Rapules
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ile des Rapules, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
63 %
Precip
0.91 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 | 25.2 | 1.4 | 240 | 73 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 251 | 74 | 1,014.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 30 | 26.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.0 | 0.9 | 321 | 35 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 807.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 1.8 | 276 | 54 | 1,008.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 16 | 349.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.2 | 187 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.89 / 0.91 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 239 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 98 | 22.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.6 | 2.7 | 296 | 47 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 99 | 670.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.4 | 324 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 39.45 / 40.08 | 100 | 79.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.5 | 1.3 | 188 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 236 | 90 | 1,014.2 | 1.69 / 2.27 | 86 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 230 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 6.71 / 8.98 | 99 | 680.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 344 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 42.96 / 51.94 | 100 | 170.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.3 | 1.2 | 241 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 13.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ile des Rapules?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ile des Rapules today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Ile des Rapules?
Local time is 08:34. Time zone: Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ile des Rapules?
Ile des Rapules is a island.
What is the elevation of Ile des Rapules?
DEM 255 m.
Where is Ile des Rapules located?
It is at -4.32062, 15.22386 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ile des Rapules in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry