Location & Surroundings
Kasonga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 40 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 64 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
5° 22' 29" S, 21° 47' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 580 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,579 p/km²
- Built-up 12.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:09
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kasonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 21.0 | 0.8 | 205 | 99 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 141 | 89 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 43.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 178 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 1.59 / 1.59 | 100 | 266.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 228 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 220.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 0.2 | 313 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 249 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 0.6 | 134 | 43 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 480.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 337 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 95 | 130.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.9 | 0.5 | 324 | 99 | 1,012.9 | 1.03 / 1.25 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 0.1 | 276 | 100 | 1,016.2 | 8.13 / 9.38 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.4 | 330 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 9.36 | 99 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 281 | 100 | 1,015.9 | 1.62 / 10.99 | 98 | 18.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 1.1 | 281 | 100 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasonga?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 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 Kasonga today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kasonga?
Local time is 14:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasonga?
Kasonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasonga?
DEM 580 m.
Where is Kasonga located?
It is at -5.37469, 21.78503 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.