Location & Surroundings
Shakalunga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 640 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 33 km away.
Also known as: Shakabinga
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° 39' 47" S, 20° 35' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 674 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 169 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:08
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shakalunga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakalunga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
26 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.3 | 1.1 | 180 | 79 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 198 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 153 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.47 / 0.66 | 4 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.3 | 0.5 | 50 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 845.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 1.3 | 26 | 59 | 1,008.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 3 | 246.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 327 | 76 | 1,009.0 | 0.28 / 0.30 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 306 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 1.15 / 1.45 | 8 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 2.7 | 336 | 37 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 806.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.9 | 1.2 | 8 | 83 | 1,008.9 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 98 | 140.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 68 | 92 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.7 | 340 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 4.42 / 5.73 | 100 | 15.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 3.0 | 301 | 56 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 368.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.5 | 0.8 | 316 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 159.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakalunga?
Now 23.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 845 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 Shakalunga today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Shakalunga?
Local time is 02:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shakalunga?
Shakalunga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakalunga?
DEM 674 m.
Where is Shakalunga located?
It is at -6.66305, 20.59371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakalunga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.