Location & Surroundings
Tanga Est is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 30 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1490 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 82 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° 4' 3" S, 27° 0' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1231 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 08:38
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Tanga Est
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanga Est, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (203 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
44 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.4 | 203 | 40 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 149 | 32 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 1.2 | 320 | 20 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 926.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 0.5 | 45 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 318.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 1.6 | 344 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 0.7 | 52 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 1.6 | 6 | 20 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 920.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.4 | 351 | 37 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 268.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 0.5 | 108 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 1.6 | 258 | 43 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 1.9 | 24 | 22 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 888.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.5 | 23 | 36 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 269.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 1.4 | 28 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanga Est?
Now 21.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 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 Est today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Tanga Est?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tanga Est?
Tanga Est is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Tanga Est?
DEM 1,231 m.
Where is Tanga Est located?
It is at -11.06762, 27.00091 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanga Est in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.