Location & Surroundings
Kasonga-Tambwe is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 661 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 10 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° 59' 18" S, 22° 27' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 661 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,773 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:53
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kasonga-Tambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasonga-Tambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,015.7 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 | 22.3 | 1.4 | 290 | 85 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.1 | 1.3 | 18 | 32 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 729.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 334 | 58 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 263.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 96 | 72 | 1,011.1 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.7 | 315 | 63 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 40.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 39.1 | 1.2 | 359 | 22 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 835.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 0.9 | 311 | 57 | 1,009.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 69 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 356 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.98 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.1 | 2.3 | 332 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.8 | 2.6 | 357 | 28 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 806.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.1 | 125 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 1.71 / 1.71 | 47 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 267 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 1.34 / 3.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 2.6 | 305 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 21.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasonga-Tambwe?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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-Tambwe today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kasonga-Tambwe?
Local time is 16:53. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasonga-Tambwe?
Kasonga-Tambwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kasonga-Tambwe?
DEM 661 m.
Where is Kasonga-Tambwe located?
It is at -5.98841, 22.46143 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasonga-Tambwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.