Location & Surroundings
Kimpese is a city in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 79,539 inhabitants, at 326 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 170 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 46 km away.
Overview
Kimpese is place in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo — FR lieu au Bas-Congo, République démocratique du Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- 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° 33' 41" S, 14° 25' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 326 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 79,539
- Pop. Density 17,258 p/km²
- Built-up 33.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:15
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kimpese
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kimpese, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
0.38 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 | 23.4 | 0.9 | 288 | 88 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 238 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 244 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 10.33 / 10.63 | 96 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 255 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 53 | 571.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.4 | 273 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 31 | 347.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.4 | 235 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 230 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 85 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 2.9 | 219 | 60 | 1,012.7 | 0.08 / 0.22 | 31 | 530.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 1.5 | 241 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 0.09 / 0.31 | 46 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 294 | 96 | 1,015.4 | 3.39 / 3.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 242 | 93 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 2.55 | 85 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 2.4 | 211 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 572.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.4 | 243 | 80 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 273.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kimpese?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kimpese today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kimpese?
Local time is 03:15. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kimpese?
Kimpese is a populated place.
How many people live in Kimpese?
Population about 79,539.
What is the elevation of Kimpese?
DEM 326 m.
Where is Kimpese located?
It is at -5.56150, 14.43159 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kimpese in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
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- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Kimpese