Location & Surroundings
Kongo is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 580 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbanza-Ngungu, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 110 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 27 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° 12' 47" S, 14° 52' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 580 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:55
- Sunrise 05:34
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 22.9 | 1.1 | 255 | 88 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 279 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 96 | 11.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.9 | 345 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 429.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 284 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 224.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.6 | 236 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.11 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 233 | 90 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 0.9 | 278 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 64 | 360.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 0.3 | 285 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 5.78 / 6.18 | 100 | 330.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 1.6 | 210 | 95 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.4 | 218 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.35 / 0.45 | 100 | 21.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.1 | 356 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 7.25 / 7.69 | 100 | 500.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 222 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 4.72 / 12.41 | 95 | 29.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.8 | 1.1 | 219 | 98 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongo?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 27.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 430 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kongo today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kongo?
Local time is 09:55. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kongo?
Kongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongo?
DEM 580 m.
Where is Kongo located?
It is at -5.21299, 14.87875 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.