Location & Surroundings
Longa is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 72 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1365 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 70 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
6° 22' 57" S, 27° 28' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 674 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,899 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:51
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Longa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Longa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 21.9 | 2.3 | 142 | 73 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 1.5 | 123 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 584.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 160 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 97 | 279.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 107 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.28 / 0.61 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 1.8 | 62 | 60 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.7 | 0.8 | 348 | 33 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 658.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 69 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 53 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.7 | 326 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.10 / 1.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.7 | 0.9 | 16 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 32.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 2.4 | 308 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.67 / 0.70 | 98 | 448.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 320 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 0.84 / 1.53 | 61 | 232.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.3 | 309 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.8 | 1.0 | 32 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 26.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Longa?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 585 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 Longa today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Longa?
Local time is 18:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Longa?
Longa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Longa?
DEM 674 m.
Where is Longa located?
It is at -6.38257, 27.47745 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Longa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.