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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 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 241 W/m2.

Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 21.5 1.0 350 88 1,014.0 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 20.6 0.8 22 96 1,013.6 0.06 / 0.06 97 0.0 n/a
12h 22.1 1.9 16 91 1,016.9 0.25 / 0.31 99 24.4 n/a
18h 24.2 2.2 335 76 1,013.2 0.62 / 0.93 46 191.0 n/a
Tomorrow 21.4 0.7 53 84 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 57 240.7 n/a
30h 21.3 1.3 103 88 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 21.8 1.4 61 90 1,016.1 0.42 / 0.42 100 15.1 n/a
42h 28.0 1.6 279 60 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.01 74 291.8 n/a
Saturday 22.0 0.7 61 85 1,011.9 0.08 / 0.08 77 260.6 n/a
54h 20.5 1.3 55 94 1,011.4 0.07 / 0.15 100 0.0 n/a
60h 22.1 0.5 41 87 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.09 100 13.7 n/a
66h 25.5 1.3 237 73 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.01 80 166.3 n/a
Sunday 21.8 0.6 45 86 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 175.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasongo?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 241 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 05:48 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kasongo?
Local time is 05:02. 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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