Location & Surroundings
Mahonga is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kinshasa is about 290 km to the northwest.
Also known as: Musumba · Musumba-mahonga
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° 27' 52" S, 16° 48' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 537 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 468 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:02
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mahonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mahonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
0.75 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 | 22.7 | 0.3 | 258 | 88 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.9 | 2.2 | 12 | 34 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 802.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 5 | 91 | 1,009.9 | 2.94 / 2.94 | 48 | 301.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 317 | 95 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.1 | 321 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.70 / 0.75 | 91 | 24.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 1.0 | 336 | 33 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 801.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 360 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 6.83 / 6.84 | 100 | 185.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 251 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 0.5 | 296 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 19.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 2.8 | 3 | 41 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 24 | 775.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 251 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.17 / 0.18 | 15 | 329.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.2 | 299 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 9.35 / 9.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 0.3 | 255 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.59 | 96 | 12.3 | 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 Mahonga?
Now 22.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mahonga today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Mahonga?
Local time is 13:02. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mahonga?
Mahonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mahonga?
DEM 537 m.
Where is Mahonga located?
It is at -6.46454, 16.80610 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mahonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.