Location & Surroundings
Mapalangu is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 705 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 85 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 85 km away.
Overview
Mapalangu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 54' 16" S, 17° 19' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 705 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:19
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Weather in Mapalangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapalangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 31.2 | 2.3 | 25 | 44 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 19 | 73 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 3 | 392.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 172 | 87 | 1,011.6 | 0.37 / 0.43 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 288 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.24 / 0.66 | 5 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 1.3 | 40 | 43 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 840.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 38 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 52 | 248.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 0.8 | 252 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 5.32 / 5.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.2 | 208 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 100 | 31.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.8 | 1.9 | 286 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 1.50 / 2.60 | 50 | 586.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 0.3 | 276 | 94 | 1,010.4 | 2.45 / 5.06 | 91 | 357.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 209 | 98 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 4.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 236 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 10.79 / 15.45 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 0.2 | 298 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 4.87 | 100 | 78.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapalangu?
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 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 Mapalangu today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Mapalangu?
Local time is 01:19. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mapalangu?
Mapalangu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mapalangu?
DEM 705 m.
Where is Mapalangu located?
It is at -5.90433, 17.32758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapalangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry