Location & Surroundings
Kalunga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 583 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 69 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 615 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Kalungu
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
5° 49' 3" S, 20° 38' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 583 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:33
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kalunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,006.7 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 35.8 | 0.5 | 318 | 33 | 1,006.7 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.1 | 218 | 83 | 1,008.6 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 28 | 165.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.3 | 124 | 97 | 1,010.7 | 1.05 / 1.80 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 293 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 27 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.8 | 1.3 | 272 | 35 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 839.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 306 | 82 | 1,007.5 | 1.38 / 1.41 | 100 | 113.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 277 | 99 | 1,010.1 | 10.96 / 12.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 0.3 | 211 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 42.00 / 54.36 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 1.2 | 289 | 73 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 7.39 | 84 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.1 | 290 | 90 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 272.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 246 | 98 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 238 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.3 | 1.9 | 299 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 711.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalunga?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 839 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 Kalunga today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kalunga?
Local time is 21:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalunga?
Kalunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalunga?
DEM 583 m.
Where is Kalunga located?
It is at -5.81760, 20.63992 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.