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Location & Surroundings

Lisala is a city in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 117,464 inhabitants, at 418 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 995 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lisala Airport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Лисале · Lizala

Overview

Lisala is locality, capital of the Mongala province in the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo — FR localité, chef-lieu de la province de la Mongala au nord de la république démocratique du Congo.

It is located in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The population is about 79,235 (2010).

The elevation is around 409 metre.

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Image Porters carrying wood, Lisala, Congo, ca.1901 (IMP-YDS-RG101-021-0000-0087).jpg

Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Mongala
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 9' 5" N, 21° 31' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 418 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 117,464
  • Pop. Density 25,486 p/km²
  • Built-up 25.5%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

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Alternate Names

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Лисале
Lizala

Weather in Lisala

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lisala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 30.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.

Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 25.7 1.6 166 80 1,009.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.7 0.6 111 90 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 98 105.3 n/a
12h 22.1 0.6 234 92 1,012.0 0.07 / 0.07 100 0.0 n/a
18h 22.8 1.4 182 94 1,013.8 0.62 / 0.69 98 16.5 n/a
Tomorrow 30.5 2.0 168 56 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 85 703.6 n/a
30h 22.4 1.1 194 92 1,011.0 1.95 / 1.95 100 222.5 n/a
36h 21.5 0.9 281 94 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h 21.5 0.9 220 97 1,014.1 2.42 / 2.42 100 7.1 n/a
Saturday 31.2 0.7 21 58 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.76 97 535.7 n/a
54h 22.5 1.4 65 96 1,011.0 0.13 / 0.90 46 223.9 n/a
60h 20.5 0.9 81 95 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.02 99 0.0 n/a
66h 22.9 1.0 67 82 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 39 44.3 n/a
Sunday 33.1 0.8 62 41 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 40 648.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lisala?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 30.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 704 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 Lisala today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Lisala?
Local time is 21:59. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Lisala?
Lisala is a populated place.
How many people live in Lisala?
Population about 117,464.
What is the elevation of Lisala?
DEM 418 m.
Where is Lisala located?
It is at 2.15127, 21.51672 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lisala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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