Location & Surroundings
Shakawewa is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 962 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cuilo, about 135 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 535 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Shakalela · Sakalele
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
7° 1' 32" S, 19° 20' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 962 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 297 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:19
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shakawewa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakawewa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (144 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.4 | 1.4 | 144 | 95 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.2 | 219 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 2.41 / 2.41 | 100 | 133.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 309 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 263.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 1.5 | 259 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.5 | 324 | 75 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 31.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 1.6 | 89 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 94 | 779.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 332 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.49 / 0.53 | 96 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 177 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 4.59 / 5.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.8 | 1.7 | 4 | 97 | 1,017.0 | 29.98 / 35.11 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 281 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 100 | 241.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 214 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 81 | 161.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 257 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 1.46 / 1.47 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 3.3 | 216 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.06 / 1.53 | 73 | 37.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakawewa?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 263 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 Shakawewa today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Shakawewa?
Local time is 13:19. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shakawewa?
Shakawewa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakawewa?
DEM 962 m.
Where is Shakawewa located?
It is at -7.02561, 19.34453 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakawewa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.