Location & Surroundings
Kitentu is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manono, 48 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1420 km to the west. The nearest airport is Manono Airport, 48 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
7° 13' 24" S, 27° 49' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 585 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,310 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:37
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kitentu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitentu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 21.8 | 1.3 | 5 | 89 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 2.8 | 348 | 82 | 1,016.3 | 3.39 / 3.39 | 71 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 2.4 | 318 | 37 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 57 | 792.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 284 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 289.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.2 | 180 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 43 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 2.33 / 2.36 | 61 | 70.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.7 | 0.6 | 91 | 33 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 667.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 271 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 27 | 285.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 1.3 | 359 | 81 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 0.8 | 77 | 63 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 80.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.9 | 1.1 | 326 | 27 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 859.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 108 | 46 | 1,007.5 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 75 | 270.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 1.0 | 343 | 60 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitentu?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 792 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 Kitentu today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kitentu?
Local time is 10:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kitentu?
Kitentu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitentu?
DEM 585 m.
Where is Kitentu located?
It is at -7.22346, 27.82907 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitentu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.