Location & Surroundings
Poku is a stream in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 348 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boende, about 105 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bokungu Airport, 83 km away.
Overview
Poku 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
0° 51' 25" S, 21° 36' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 348 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 22:34
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Poku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Poku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.33 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 | 27.3 | 1.8 | 353 | 82 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 295 | 97 | 1,010.0 | 2.50 / 2.50 | 100 | 178.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 319 | 97 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 137 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 54 | 43.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.9 | 58 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.37 / 1.33 | 100 | 425.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.6 | 144 | 91 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 67 | 34.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 54 | 98 | 1,011.3 | 0.29 / 0.30 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 0.5 | 356 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 41 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.6 | 1.2 | 329 | 33 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 844.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 0.9 | 291 | 65 | 1,008.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 18 | 249.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 179 | 85 | 1,009.8 | 0.28 / 0.34 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 8 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.57 / 0.92 | 19 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.7 | 2.2 | 348 | 37 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 84 | 802.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Poku?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 426 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Poku today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Poku?
Local time is 22:34. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Poku?
Poku is a stream.
What is the elevation of Poku?
DEM 348 m.
Where is Poku located?
It is at -0.85699, 21.60680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Poku in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry