Location & Surroundings
Kapongolo is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 725 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pweto, 100 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1485 km to the west. The nearest airport is Pweto Airport, 98 km away.
Also known as: Kapongola
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° 49' 50" S, 28° 15' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 725 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,407 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:38
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kapongolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapongolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 25.4 | 0.2 | 215 | 50 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 115 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 0.8 | 132 | 42 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 53.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 4.2 | 69 | 26 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 679.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.3 | 88 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 173.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 137 | 58 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 0.9 | 353 | 40 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 61.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 2.3 | 64 | 24 | 1,005.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 70 | 650.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 2.0 | 172 | 46 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 222.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 158 | 55 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 1.7 | 349 | 44 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.0 | 2.7 | 295 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 571.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.9 | 0.7 | 167 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 97 | 80.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapongolo?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Kapongolo today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kapongolo?
Local time is 03:38. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapongolo?
Kapongolo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapongolo?
DEM 725 m.
Where is Kapongolo located?
It is at -7.83056, 28.26061 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapongolo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.