Location & Surroundings
Poko is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 733 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 40 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 845 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 34 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° 57' 53" S, 22° 46' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 733 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Poko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
3.91 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 | 1.7 | 314 | 89 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 273 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 53.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 1.8 | 360 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 699.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 185 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 11.40 / 11.52 | 100 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.9 | 69 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 3.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 251 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 25.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 0.4 | 129 | 39 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 736.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.6 | 58 | 72 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 52 | 331.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 1.0 | 74 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.48 / 0.50 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 322 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.1 | 1.1 | 329 | 34 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 872.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 11 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 42 | 318.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.6 | 33 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 1.10 / 1.22 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poko?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.9 mm. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Poko today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Poko?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Poko?
Poko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Poko?
DEM 733 m.
Where is Poko located?
It is at -5.96468, 22.77342 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.