Location & Surroundings
Shangongo is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 916 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chitato, about 130 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 555 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kahemba Airport, 80 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° 55' 7" S, 19° 36' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 916 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:00
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shangongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shangongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 18.2 | 1.6 | 250 | 99 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 1.4 | 213 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 214 | 93 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.7 | 1.2 | 338 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 730.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.3 | 28 | 68 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 12 | 337.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 264 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 1.86 / 1.90 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 225 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 53 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.5 | 336 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.22 / 0.70 | 75 | 801.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 1.5 | 273 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 57 | 191.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 259 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.42 / 0.56 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 244 | 90 | 1,016.7 | 0.23 / 0.80 | 100 | 35.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 342 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 8.87 / 9.66 | 77 | 408.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 1.5 | 294 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 100 | 284.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shangongo?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Shangongo today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Shangongo?
Local time is 05:00. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shangongo?
Shangongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shangongo?
DEM 916 m.
Where is Shangongo located?
It is at -6.91851, 19.60477 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shangongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.