Location & Surroundings
Tambo is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 864 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 145 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 145 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° 9' 28" S, 18° 5' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 864 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 103 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tambo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
1.36 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 | 22.9 | 1.1 | 345 | 68 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 276 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 5 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 0.8 | 274 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 94 | 561.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 161 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 2.58 / 2.74 | 85 | 236.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 0.6 | 233 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 321 | 76 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 55 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.8 | 0.9 | 334 | 32 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 84 | 757.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 183 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 1.45 / 1.50 | 97 | 218.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.5 | 1.7 | 331 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.57 / 2.06 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.9 | 338 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 56 | 24.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 4.0 | 337 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 658.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 1 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 9 | 234.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 1.9 | 331 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambo?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 30.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tambo today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tambo?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tambo?
Tambo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tambo?
DEM 864 m.
Where is Tambo located?
It is at -6.15779, 18.08377 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.