Location & Surroundings
Tshikania is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 758 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 73 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 825 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 70 km away.
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° 33' 17" S, 22° 25' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 758 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 917 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:02
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshikania
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikania, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
2.23 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 | 20.3 | 0.8 | 311 | 87 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 2.6 | 339 | 36 | 1,009.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 59 | 696.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 1 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.21 / 0.25 | 79 | 157.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 309 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.9 | 241 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 2.19 / 2.23 | 13 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 2.3 | 8 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 640.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 0.8 | 202 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.38 / 0.39 | 13 | 253.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 359 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.41 / 0.79 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.1 | 1.5 | 311 | 77 | 1,014.1 | 1.13 / 1.93 | 5 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 99 | 56 | 1,008.4 | 0.25 / 2.18 | 83 | 708.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 353 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 21.25 / 23.43 | 100 | 41.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 312 | 97 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.5 | 1.4 | 247 | 85 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 38.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshikania?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshikania today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Tshikania?
Local time is 19:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikania?
Tshikania is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshikania?
DEM 758 m.
Where is Tshikania located?
It is at -6.55471, 22.42862 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikania in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.