Location & Surroundings
Kienge is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 614 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kongolo, 51 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1340 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 50 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° 41' 22" S, 27° 20' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 614 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kienge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kienge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,019.0 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 | 20.8 | 0.2 | 185 | 96 | 1,019.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 3.1 | 351 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 65 | 248.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 23 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 55 | 212.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.8 | 56 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.6 | 63 | 77 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.2 | 114 | 55 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 593.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 168 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 62 | 234.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 118 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 1.58 / 2.24 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 0.5 | 117 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 75.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 1.1 | 291 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 99 | 838.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.9 | 46 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 1.54 / 2.60 | 100 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 27 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 0.6 | 143 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 5.23 / 6.13 | 99 | 62.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kienge?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 249 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 Kienge today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kienge?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kienge?
Kienge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kienge?
DEM 614 m.
Where is Kienge located?
It is at -5.68938, 27.34253 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kienge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.