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Popokabaka

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Location & Surroundings

Popokabaka is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 91 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 90 km away.

Also known as: ポポカバカ · 波波卡巴卡

Overview

Popokabaka is city in the Kwango District, Democratic Republic of the Congo — FR localité en république démocratique du Congo.

It is located in Popokabaka Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Popokabaka Territory
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 41' 33" S, 16° 35' 8" E
  • Elevation DEM: 401 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 9,774 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

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Alternate Names

ja
ポポカバカ
zh
波波卡巴卡

Weather in Popokabaka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Popokabaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.

Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.14 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 21.2 1.0 4 97 1,014.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 19.4 0.4 235 95 1,014.6 1.10 / 1.10 15 0.0 n/a
12h 21.6 0.5 236 92 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.03 6 33.7 n/a
18h 32.9 1.0 210 45 1,012.0 0.16 / 0.19 59 808.2 n/a
Tomorrow 21.7 1.1 229 95 1,013.7 2.95 / 3.14 88 249.2 n/a
30h 19.7 0.4 350 98 1,015.0 0.54 / 3.68 89 0.0 n/a
36h 20.9 0.7 191 95 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.17 100 23.7 n/a
42h 29.2 1.3 164 63 1,012.7 0.88 / 1.05 56 643.2 n/a
Tuesday 21.4 1.4 293 96 1,014.3 3.77 / 4.83 100 276.6 n/a
54h 20.0 0.5 271 98 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.03 100 0.0 n/a
60h 20.5 0.1 206 97 1,017.0 2.14 / 2.17 100 12.0 n/a
66h 23.9 1.3 247 82 1,014.0 0.00 / 1.37 100 197.1 n/a
Wednesday 21.2 1.3 299 95 1,014.7 1.39 / 2.76 100 319.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Popokabaka?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Popokabaka today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Popokabaka?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Popokabaka?
Popokabaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Popokabaka?
DEM 401 m.
Where is Popokabaka located?
It is at -5.69242, 16.58554 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Popokabaka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Last updated 2021-09-10
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