Location & Surroundings
Tshikenka is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 14 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 20 km away.
Overview
Tshikenka is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 53' 36" S, 22° 17' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 513 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:47
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshikenka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshikenka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.35 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 | 20.7 | 0.8 | 276 | 94 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 1.6 | 326 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 47 | 311.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 326 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 45 | 345.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 317 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.74 / 0.79 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.5 | 227 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.56 / 1.35 | 33 | 39.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.8 | 1.4 | 117 | 33 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 783.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 0.9 | 65 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 4 | 315.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 252 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 1.48 / 1.54 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 1.2 | 332 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 7 | 35.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 2.1 | 359 | 42 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 54 | 696.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.2 | 36 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 7.79 / 7.83 | 100 | 127.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 303 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.4 | 231 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 38.4 | 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 Tshikenka?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 345 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshikenka today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Tshikenka?
Local time is 14:47. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshikenka?
Tshikenka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Tshikenka?
DEM 513 m.
Where is Tshikenka located?
It is at -5.89342, 22.29262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshikenka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry