Location & Surroundings
Mapungu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 379 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masi-Manimba, 43 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, 39 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
4° 40' 6" S, 17° 31' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 379 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 10:46
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mapungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
1.94 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 | 24.7 | 0.2 | 214 | 70 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 0.6 | 49 | 65 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.4 | 1.4 | 75 | 29 | 1,008.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 769.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 0.9 | 221 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.49 / 0.51 | 99 | 148.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 1.2 | 221 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 1.43 / 1.94 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 277 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 63 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.2 | 0.8 | 325 | 31 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 771.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 264 | 72 | 1,009.2 | 1.64 / 1.66 | 76 | 130.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 1.0 | 244 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 0.79 / 2.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.9 | 253 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 56 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 2.0 | 307 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 86 | 772.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 331 | 61 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 208.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 1.2 | 151 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 2.47 / 3.07 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapungu?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 38.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mapungu today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mapungu?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mapungu?
Mapungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapungu?
DEM 379 m.
Where is Mapungu located?
It is at -4.66847, 17.51693 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.