Location & Surroundings
Tshakala is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 790 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 61 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 340 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: Tsakala
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
6° 36' 4" S, 17° 21' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 790 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:12
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.10 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 | 22.6 | 0.5 | 249 | 84 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.0 | 1.8 | 73 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 759.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 120 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 4.87 / 4.87 | 100 | 339.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 352 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.1 | 259 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.8 | 13 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 2.47 / 2.57 | 99 | 639.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 33 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.88 / 3.45 | 100 | 199.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 1.2 | 190 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 354 | 96 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.4 | 1.4 | 48 | 38 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 716.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.6 | 156 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 1.34 / 1.34 | 100 | 253.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.3 | 331 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 1.98 / 3.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.4 | 197 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 100 | 17.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshakala?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 760 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshakala today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Tshakala?
Local time is 14:12. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tshakala?
Tshakala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshakala?
DEM 790 m.
Where is Tshakala located?
It is at -6.60120, 17.35468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshakala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.