Location & Surroundings
Tshimpanga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 850 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 90 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 67 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° 39' 34" S, 22° 41' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 850 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10,435 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:26
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshimpanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshimpanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 227 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (158 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 21.5 | 1.4 | 158 | 86 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 188 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 88.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 162 | 67 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 227.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 358 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.2 | 268 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.9 | 1.5 | 219 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 527.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 342 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 52 | 276.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 291 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.72 / 1.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 2.7 | 239 | 79 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.2 | 1.6 | 32 | 34 | 1,008.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 95 | 773.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 274 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 1.40 / 1.54 | 98 | 69.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 308 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 1.04 / 2.57 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 2.3 | 236 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 39 | 43.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshimpanga?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 24.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 227 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 Tshimpanga today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Tshimpanga?
Local time is 14:26. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshimpanga?
Tshimpanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshimpanga?
DEM 850 m.
Where is Tshimpanga located?
It is at -6.65939, 22.69773 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshimpanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.