Location & Surroundings
Popwe is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 630 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lubao, 51 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kongolo Airport, 91 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° 32' 0" S, 26° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 630 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 14:05
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Popwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Popwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.4 | 1.4 | 296 | 77 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 0.5 | 14 | 45 | 1,007.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 527.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 351 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 100 | 214.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 315 | 85 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 2.3 | 343 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 45.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 1.3 | 320 | 43 | 1,008.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 88 | 660.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 187 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 1.94 / 2.02 | 100 | 152.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 305 | 94 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 2.1 | 305 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.46 / 0.92 | 96 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 2.4 | 345 | 62 | 1,009.8 | 3.20 / 4.12 | 97 | 724.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 338 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.84 / 4.96 | 100 | 230.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 3.2 | 324 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 2.3 | 323 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 38.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Popwe?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 527 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 Popwe today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Popwe?
Local time is 14:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Popwe?
Popwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Popwe?
DEM 630 m.
Where is Popwe located?
It is at -5.53333, 26.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Popwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.