Location & Surroundings
Mpungu is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshela, 10 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Boma Airport, 87 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
5° 5' 0" S, 12° 55' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 207 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 498 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:50
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpungu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpungu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (349 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 21.9 | 0.6 | 349 | 97 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.4 | 152 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 0.4 | 313 | 48 | 1,011.3 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 93 | 715.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 276 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 3.08 / 3.42 | 81 | 183.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.6 | 166 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 262 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 1.2 | 271 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 82 | 613.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 235 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 1.99 / 2.05 | 74 | 261.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 0.3 | 206 | 98 | 1,012.4 | 1.16 / 3.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 0.4 | 315 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 97 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.9 | 5 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 86 | 254.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.3 | 61 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 2.15 / 2.76 | 100 | 187.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 0.6 | 206 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpungu?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 716 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 Mpungu today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Mpungu?
Local time is 07:50. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mpungu?
Mpungu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpungu?
DEM 207 m.
Where is Mpungu located?
It is at -5.08333, 12.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpungu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.