Location & Surroundings
Kankolongo is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 508 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lusambo, 91 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beni-Dibele Airport, 72 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
4° 42' 0" S, 22° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 508 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:43
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kankolongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankolongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 38.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 848 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.73 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 | 20.8 | 0.5 | 17 | 83 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 93 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 1.61 / 1.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.3 | 149 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.53 / 2.14 | 63 | 55.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.0 | 0.8 | 154 | 27 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 847.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.2 | 327 | 96 | 1,010.0 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 68 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 207 | 98 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 56 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 11 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 1.5 | 333 | 35 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 759.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.0 | 211 | 97 | 1,007.9 | 2.77 / 2.77 | 100 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.5 | 306 | 99 | 1,009.4 | 0.97 / 3.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 84 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 5.99 / 9.73 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.2 | 288 | 92 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 3.46 | 100 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.4 | 1.3 | 270 | 93 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 127.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankolongo?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 38.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 848 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 Kankolongo today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Kankolongo?
Local time is 02:43. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kankolongo?
Kankolongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankolongo?
DEM 508 m.
Where is Kankolongo located?
It is at -4.70000, 22.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankolongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.