Location & Surroundings
Kitunga is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshela, 47 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 240 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Matadi, 71 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° 10' 0" S, 13° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 382 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 101 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:36
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kitunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 175 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 23.0 | 1.1 | 234 | 90 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 0.9 | 291 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 87 | 175.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 287 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 77 | 145.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 266 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.6 | 280 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 2.1 | 231 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.18 / 0.21 | 88 | 265.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 259 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.26 / 0.47 | 85 | 272.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 265 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 1.1 | 315 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 2.11 / 2.38 | 99 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 1.1 | 285 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 358.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 262 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 274.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.6 | 268 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 1.3 | 220 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.67 / 0.69 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitunga?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 175 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 Kitunga today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kitunga?
Local time is 17:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitunga?
Kitunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitunga?
DEM 382 m.
Where is Kitunga located?
It is at -5.16667, 13.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.