Location & Surroundings
Potopoto is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 774 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kikwit, 86 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 445 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kikwit Airport, 87 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° 46' 48" S, 19° 2' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 774 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 377 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 05:16
- Sunset 17:39
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potopoto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potopoto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (2 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
1.81 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 | 30.0 | 1.1 | 2 | 50 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 45 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 10 | 229.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 285 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 1.64 / 1.90 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 232 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 6 | 43.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 0.6 | 290 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 1.14 / 1.81 | 37 | 847.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.3 | 339 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 5 | 264.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 262 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 225 | 86 | 1,016.3 | 0.96 / 0.97 | 5 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.8 | 1.4 | 1 | 51 | 1,012.1 | 3.01 / 3.98 | 54 | 844.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 297 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 100 | 244.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 2.0 | 223 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 4.11 / 5.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 196 | 97 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 5.32 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.2 | 2.3 | 282 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 91 | 494.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potopoto?
Now 30.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Potopoto today?
Sunrise around 05:16 and sunset around 17:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Potopoto?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Potopoto?
Potopoto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potopoto?
DEM 774 m.
Where is Potopoto located?
It is at -5.77991, 19.04255 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potopoto in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.