Location & Surroundings
Tshinkowa is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 847 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 75 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 79 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° 32' 5" S, 22° 47' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 847 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,981 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:14
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tshinkowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshinkowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (301 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,016.1 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 | 21.3 | 2.7 | 301 | 86 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 1.4 | 343 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 702.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 128 | 51 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.04 | 57 | 205.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 6 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.28 / 0.32 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.7 | 308 | 62 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 42.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.3 | 1.5 | 54 | 23 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 842.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 2.1 | 321 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 132.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 3.8 | 344 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.0 | 2.8 | 313 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 33.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 7 | 29 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 778.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 217 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 79 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 268 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.9 | 2.9 | 299 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 81 | 14.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshinkowa?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 33.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Tshinkowa today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Tshinkowa?
Local time is 19:14. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshinkowa?
Tshinkowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshinkowa?
DEM 847 m.
Where is Tshinkowa located?
It is at -6.53466, 22.79100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshinkowa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.