Location & Surroundings
Shinga is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 841 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kipamba, about 110 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Nshinga
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° 27' 58" S, 25° 46' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 841 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 11:42
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 20.7 | 0.9 | 198 | 84 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 165 | 67 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 51.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 3.4 | 75 | 32 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 800.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 0.8 | 308 | 47 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 280.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.5 | 276 | 65 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 1.3 | 2 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 29 | 63.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.1 | 3.4 | 85 | 28 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 692.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 325 | 60 | 1,008.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 291.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 1.4 | 290 | 77 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 298 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 24.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 1.4 | 68 | 38 | 1,007.4 | 1.14 / 1.20 | 88 | 682.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.1 | 305 | 80 | 1,010.0 | 1.15 / 2.35 | 96 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 1.7 | 300 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shinga?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 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 Shinga today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Shinga?
Local time is 11:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Shinga?
Shinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shinga?
DEM 841 m.
Where is Shinga located?
It is at -7.46602, 25.78294 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shinga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.