Location & Surroundings
Tanga is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 29 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1490 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 83 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 3' 52" S, 26° 59' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 1215 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 17:42
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 | 26.1 | 4.2 | 78 | 34 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 1.5 | 1 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 883.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 1.0 | 166 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 295.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 2.0 | 163 | 38 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.2 | 92 | 40 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 79.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 332 | 21 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 934.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 302 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 318.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 2.0 | 293 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 1.0 | 19 | 47 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.2 | 22 | 24 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 887.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 4.7 | 359 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 248.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 301 | 66 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 1.6 | 279 | 49 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 84.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanga?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 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 Tanga today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Tanga?
Local time is 17:42. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tanga?
Tanga is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Tanga?
DEM 1,215 m.
Where is Tanga located?
It is at -11.06445, 26.98704 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.