Location & Surroundings
Tambwe is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 596 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isamba, 77 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beni-Dibele Airport, 65 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
3° 35' 20" S, 22° 30' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 596 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 76 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:31
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tambwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.6 | 1.1 | 42 | 85 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 334 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 65 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambwe?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 22.6 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Tambwe today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Tambwe?
Local time is 02:31. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tambwe?
Tambwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tambwe?
DEM 596 m.
Where is Tambwe located?
It is at -3.58876, 22.51420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.