Location & Surroundings
Masonga is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 645 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 895 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 45 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° 8' 31" S, 23° 9' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 645 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 499 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:58
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Masonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 22.9 | 1.7 | 309 | 86 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 2.5 | 355 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 504.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 88 | 75 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.14 | 90 | 208.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 275 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 1.82 / 1.96 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.4 | 338 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.7 | 333 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 2.93 / 2.93 | 100 | 789.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 266 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 100 | 251.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.9 | 258 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 1.45 / 2.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.8 | 299 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 2.0 | 314 | 45 | 1,009.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 654.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 0.3 | 170 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.54 / 0.60 | 89 | 127.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.2 | 203 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 2.59 / 3.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.9 | 0.6 | 25 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 56.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masonga?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 504 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 Masonga today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Masonga?
Local time is 14:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Masonga?
Masonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masonga?
DEM 645 m.
Where is Masonga located?
It is at -6.14202, 23.16551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.