Location & Surroundings
Nkonko is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 704 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 21 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 19 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° 4' 21" S, 22° 28' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 704 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,715 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:30
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkonko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkonko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,015.6 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 | 22.0 | 1.7 | 180 | 93 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 194 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 4.21 / 4.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 2.3 | 67 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 98 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 1.0 | 240 | 54 | 1,013.3 | 0.46 / 0.54 | 93 | 330.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.8 | 255 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 292.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.3 | 304 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 268 | 76 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 4.0 | 20 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 650.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.5 | 0.9 | 166 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.52 / 0.55 | 94 | 170.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 353 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 3.80 / 4.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 251 | 99 | 1,016.6 | 7.82 / 12.16 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 2.4 | 301 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 31.99 / 44.16 | 100 | 28.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.6 | 1.6 | 228 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 7.00 | 100 | 32.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkonko?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 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 Nkonko today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Nkonko?
Local time is 08:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Nkonko?
Nkonko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkonko?
DEM 704 m.
Where is Nkonko located?
It is at -6.07263, 22.47331 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkonko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.