Location & Surroundings
Tshipya is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 15 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Tship
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° 7' 25" S, 23° 43' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,899 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:02
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Tshipya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshipya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 37.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (329 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
1.75 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 | 23.6 | 1.3 | 329 | 83 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.1 | 234 | 89 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 58 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.6 | 1.3 | 31 | 28 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 834.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 0.8 | 277 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 1.75 / 1.75 | 100 | 160.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 294 | 95 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 298 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 49.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 2.3 | 345 | 35 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 763.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 3.8 | 140 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 11.47 / 11.47 | 100 | 163.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 238 | 86 | 1,010.1 | 0.60 / 12.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 274 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 2.7 | 321 | 46 | 1,007.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 748.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.2 | 5.0 | 60 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 5.82 / 5.85 | 100 | 136.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshipya?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 37.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tshipya today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Tshipya?
Local time is 07:02. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshipya?
Tshipya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshipya?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Tshipya located?
It is at -6.12368, 23.72463 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshipya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.