Location & Surroundings
Tshela is a city in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with 64,210 inhabitants, at 163 m elevation. The national capital Kinshasa is about 270 km to the east. The nearest airport is Boma Airport, 96 km away.
Overview
Tshela is place in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo — FR chef-lieu du district du Bas-fleuve en RDC.
It is located in Bas-Fleuve District, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The population is about 45,051 (2016).
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bas-Fleuve District
- 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° 59' 49" S, 12° 56' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 163 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 64,210
- Pop. Density 30,508 p/km²
- Built-up 23.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:21
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 22.0 | 0.8 | 140 | 98 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 1.9 | 224 | 67 | 1,012.9 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 94 | 380.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 138 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 36 | 211.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 48 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.2 | 25 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 0.7 | 305 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.10 / 0.25 | 94 | 217.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 316 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 179.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 166 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 0.3 | 94 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 1.2 | 260 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 431.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 295 | 84 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 301.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 198 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 0.3 | 17 | 91 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 10.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshela?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 381 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 Tshela today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Tshela?
Local time is 15:21. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tshela?
Tshela is a populated place.
How many people live in Tshela?
Population about 64,210.
What is the elevation of Tshela?
DEM 163 m.
Where is Tshela located?
It is at -4.99707, 12.94840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshela in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)