Location & Surroundings
Shangambongo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 669 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 40 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 615 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 39 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° 28' 38" S, 20° 26' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 669 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:29
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shangambongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shangambongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 27.0 | 0.6 | 118 | 58 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 1.3 | 265 | 49 | 1,008.9 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 98 | 486.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.2 | 324 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.56 / 1.13 | 100 | 202.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 258 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 0.4 | 233 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 1.6 | 290 | 27 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 771.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.0 | 78 | 53 | 1,009.0 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 86 | 229.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 296 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 0.05 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 1.8 | 309 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 22 | 28.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.2 | 2.2 | 339 | 29 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 804.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 30 | 58 | 1,010.4 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 68 | 209.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 273 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.88 / 1.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 2.2 | 294 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 31 | 30.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shangambongo?
Now 27.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 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 Shangambongo today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Shangambongo?
Local time is 14:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shangambongo?
Shangambongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shangambongo?
DEM 669 m.
Where is Shangambongo located?
It is at -6.47712, 20.44444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shangambongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.