Location & Surroundings
Mbangu is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 973 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 11 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 135 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
9° 43' 18" S, 22° 54' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 973 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:23
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mbangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 35.5 | 2.9 | 43 | 25 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 323 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 163.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 348 | 65 | 1,013.3 | 0.73 / 0.74 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 217 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 35 | 39.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 2.6 | 158 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 74 | 719.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 2.6 | 8 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 59 | 249.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 11 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 2.22 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 213 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 70 | 47.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.4 | 2.4 | 25 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 762.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 337 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 2.97 / 2.97 | 97 | 192.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 354 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 174 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 1.28 / 1.62 | 20 | 46.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.7 | 0.7 | 125 | 28 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 838.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbangu?
Now 35.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 35.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 719 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 Mbangu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mbangu?
Local time is 22:23. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mbangu?
Mbangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbangu?
DEM 973 m.
Where is Mbangu located?
It is at -9.72169, 22.90966 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.