Location & Surroundings
Kirundu is a settlement in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 432 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisangani, about 150 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Punia Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Kirundu is place in Orientale, Democratic Republic of the Congo — FR lieu à Orientale, République Démocratique du Congo.
It is located in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Also known as: Kirundi
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Tshopo
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 47' 32" S, 25° 31' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 432 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 96 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:22
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kirundu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kirundu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 25.4 | 1.4 | 124 | 87 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 100 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 3.82 / 3.82 | 95 | 112.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 97 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 69 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 1.1 | 293 | 38 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 860.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 19 | 78 | 1,009.5 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 44 | 143.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 51 | 97 | 1,011.0 | 2.17 / 2.48 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 49 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 75 | 33.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.3 | 1.2 | 239 | 54 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 43 | 455.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 311 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.11 / 0.26 | 100 | 206.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 237 | 97 | 1,010.9 | 1.09 / 1.36 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 70 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 96 | 13.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.7 | 0.9 | 52 | 46 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 710.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kirundu?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 860 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 Kirundu today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kirundu?
Local time is 23:22. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kirundu?
Kirundu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kirundu?
DEM 432 m.
Where is Kirundu located?
It is at -0.79223, 25.52087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kirundu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)