Location & Surroundings
Tanga is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,127 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 24 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1485 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 87 km away.
Overview
Tanga is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 2' 54" S, 26° 57' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1127 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,457 p/km²
- Built-up 20.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:17
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 31.6 | 1.0 | 330 | 31 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 0.4 | 320 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 79 | 168.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 165 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.88 / 0.98 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.5 | 124 | 52 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 42 | 70.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 1.9 | 9 | 23 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 822.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 323 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 253.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 171 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 111 | 33 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 81.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.8 | 1.4 | 23 | 19 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 893.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 0.7 | 129 | 35 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 202.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 225 | 40 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.2 | 101 | 30 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.9 | 1.5 | 78 | 17 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 910.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanga?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 822 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 05:47 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Tanga?
Local time is 00:17. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tanga?
Tanga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Tanga?
DEM 1,127 m.
Where is Tanga located?
It is at -11.04821, 26.95142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry