Location & Surroundings
Kangala is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,011 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 68 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 965 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kaniama Airport, 88 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
7° 41' 0" S, 23° 23' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1011 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 834 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:51
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kangala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kangala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 18.5 | 1.5 | 335 | 96 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 297 | 97 | 1,015.9 | 5.72 / 5.72 | 100 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 279 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 100 | 277.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 348 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 92 | 286.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 1.4 | 262 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 0.7 | 251 | 71 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 62.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 2.5 | 70 | 29 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 888.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 360 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 172.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.8 | 1.8 | 261 | 85 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 240 | 66 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 1.6 | 6 | 30 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 821.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 138 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 3.72 / 3.72 | 86 | 162.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 2.0 | 319 | 93 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 2.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kangala?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 287 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 Kangala today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Kangala?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kangala?
Kangala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kangala?
DEM 1,011 m.
Where is Kangala located?
It is at -7.68330, 23.38516 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kangala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.