Location & Surroundings
Kakungula is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 723 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 590 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 63 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
6° 24' 33" S, 20° 13' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 723 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 161 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:23
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kakungula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakungula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.7 | 1.5 | 289 | 75 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.3 | 0.4 | 79 | 27 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 800.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 43 | 49 | 1,009.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 53 | 175.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 356 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 0.20 / 0.23 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.5 | 303 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 22.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 1.9 | 349 | 28 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 788.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 69 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 91 | 150.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 280 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.12 / 1.05 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.1 | 1.8 | 273 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 0.35 / 1.40 | 89 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 2.3 | 346 | 32 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 75 | 780.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 1.8 | 335 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 29 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 0.9 | 284 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.50 / 0.53 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.7 | 256 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 6.32 / 6.85 | 100 | 11.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakungula?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 800 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 Kakungula today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kakungula?
Local time is 18:23. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakungula?
Kakungula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakungula?
DEM 723 m.
Where is Kakungula located?
It is at -6.40929, 20.22837 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakungula in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.