Location & Surroundings
Tombolo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 517 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 25 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 720 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 26 km away.
Also known as: Bakwa Tombolo
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
4° 54' 0" S, 21° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 517 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 16:00
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tombolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tombolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 267 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.2 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 | 21.7 | 0.4 | 119 | 98 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 49 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 91 | 261.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 294 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 266.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 269 | 99 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 0.4 | 32 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 1.4 | 160 | 49 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 323.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 55 | 96 | 1,010.1 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 25 | 148.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 28 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.7 | 1.2 | 52 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.20 / 0.29 | 90 | 45.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 0.9 | 218 | 34 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 695.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 198 | 98 | 1,009.1 | 4.26 / 4.26 | 70 | 92.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 0.2 | 296 | 96 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 0.5 | 345 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 97 | 43.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tombolo?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.0 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 267 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 Tombolo today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Tombolo?
Local time is 16:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tombolo?
Tombolo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tombolo?
DEM 517 m.
Where is Tombolo located?
It is at -4.90000, 21.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tombolo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.