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Location & Surroundings

Kasongo is a city in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 81,629 inhabitants, at 640 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1260 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, about 115 km away.

Also known as: Касонго · Kazongo · Tongoni Kapaya · Piani Kasongo · St Charles · Tongoni

Overview

Kasongo is town and territory in Maniema Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo — FR localité, chef-lieu du territoire éponyme de la province du Maniema en république démocratique du Congo, capitale historique du Sultanat de Utetera (1860-1887).

It is located in Kasongo Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The population is about 13,798 (2012).

The elevation is around 665 metre.

Also known as: Piani Kasongo

Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Kasongo Territory
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 25' 39" S, 26° 40' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 640 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
  • Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 81,629
  • Pop. Density 25,855 p/km²
  • Built-up 39.6%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

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Alternate Names

ru
Касонго
Kazongo
Tongoni Kapaya
Piani Kasongo
St Charles
Tongoni
Saint Charles

Weather in Kasongo

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 39.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.

Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 24.1 1.6 335 63 1,010.0 - / 0.00 68 0.0 n/a
6h 26.2 2.4 336 63 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 7 55.2 n/a
12h 39.1 0.6 334 23 1,006.7 0.00 / 0.00 94 820.2 n/a
18h 28.9 2.0 343 46 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.00 25 122.1 n/a
Tomorrow 24.7 2.0 337 62 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 16 0.0 n/a
30h 28.2 1.6 347 53 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 56.1 n/a
36h 40.3 1.2 253 21 1,005.9 0.00 / 0.00 90 831.3 n/a
42h 29.9 1.7 29 40 1,009.0 0.11 / 0.11 85 167.9 n/a
Tuesday 23.4 1.7 311 71 1,009.6 1.01 / 1.12 10 0.0 n/a
54h 27.5 1.3 5 58 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 26 56.5 n/a
60h 37.5 1.0 211 27 1,006.3 0.03 / 0.03 98 763.6 n/a
66h 28.8 0.8 220 46 1,008.3 0.13 / 0.16 77 89.6 n/a
Wednesday 24.0 1.3 297 67 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasongo?
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 39.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 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 Kasongo today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kasongo?
Local time is 09:27. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kasongo?
Kasongo is a populated place.
How many people live in Kasongo?
Population about 81,629.
What is the elevation of Kasongo?
DEM 640 m.
Where is Kasongo located?
It is at -4.42741, 26.66656 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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