Location & Surroundings
Mongala is a river in Equateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 324 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basankusu, 74 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 850 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Basankusu Airport, 74 km away.
Overview
Mongala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Équateur
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 53' 22" N, 19° 46' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 324 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 436 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:39
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Mongala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mongala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 20.7 | 0.6 | 275 | 99 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 148 | 98 | 1,015.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 0.7 | 200 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 503.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 210 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 370.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.6 | 154 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 289 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.29 / 0.31 | 97 | 17.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 1 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.82 / 1.14 | 81 | 122.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 304 | 95 | 1,011.7 | 0.26 / 1.40 | 34 | 290.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 0.5 | 277 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 1.88 / 3.28 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 60 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 0.7 | 184 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 2.93 / 2.93 | 80 | 471.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 0.5 | 240 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.39 | 98 | 100.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 0.6 | 311 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mongala?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 32.3 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 503 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 Mongala today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mongala?
Local time is 11:39. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mongala?
Mongala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mongala?
DEM 324 m.
Where is Mongala located?
It is at 1.88953, 19.77455 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mongala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry