Location & Surroundings
Mukanga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 733 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 78 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 725 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 79 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° 25' 27" S, 21° 30' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 733 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,617 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:19
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mukanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 20.3 | 0.4 | 195 | 93 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 0.3 | 287 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 1.5 | 138 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 507.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.7 | 23 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 1.69 / 2.16 | 100 | 157.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.1 | 336 | 96 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 267 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 24.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 2.3 | 356 | 26 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 756.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.5 | 231 | 59 | 1,008.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 167.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.2 | 1.2 | 296 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 296 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 27.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 2.5 | 270 | 37 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 667.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.0 | 70 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 1.83 / 1.88 | 100 | 115.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 0.6 | 67 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukanga?
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 27.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 507 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mukanga today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Mukanga?
Local time is 13:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mukanga?
Mukanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukanga?
DEM 733 m.
Where is Mukanga located?
It is at -6.42424, 21.50589 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.