Location & Surroundings
Shakabilu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 692 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 590 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 63 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
6° 20' 28" S, 20° 13' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 692 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 563 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shakabilu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakabilu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 95 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.8 | 186 | 98 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.6 | 261 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 2.61 / 2.61 | 100 | 61.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.4 | 243 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 62 | 95.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 211 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.2 | 253 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 2.8 | 298 | 45 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 738.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 308 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 366.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 2.0 | 268 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 0.9 | 192 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 1.4 | 3 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 811.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 19 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 279.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 156 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 3.41 / 3.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 0.6 | 92 | 97 | 1,017.5 | 3.29 / 6.72 | 100 | 11.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakabilu?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 95 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 Shakabilu today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Shakabilu?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shakabilu?
Shakabilu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakabilu?
DEM 692 m.
Where is Shakabilu located?
It is at -6.34123, 20.23245 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakabilu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.