Location & Surroundings
Kingu is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 693 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 69 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 68 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
6° 15' 57" S, 26° 19' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 693 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 424 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:26
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kingu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kingu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 25.0 | 1.4 | 269 | 60 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 300 | 65 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 0.9 | 325 | 61 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.6 | 2.2 | 90 | 27 | 1,006.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 746.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 1.4 | 277 | 46 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 184.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 303 | 63 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.6 | 325 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 2.8 | 358 | 36 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 629.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 2.1 | 301 | 56 | 1,008.4 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 8 | 185.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 3.5 | 302 | 73 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 3.3 | 314 | 82 | 1,014.7 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 53.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 2.6 | 313 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.82 / 2.55 | 100 | 716.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 2.2 | 270 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 2.71 / 5.26 | 100 | 118.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kingu?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 746 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 Kingu today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kingu?
Local time is 02:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kingu?
Kingu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kingu?
DEM 693 m.
Where is Kingu located?
It is at -6.26593, 26.33172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kingu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.