Location & Surroundings
Tshonza is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 776 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 850 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 41 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° 6' 15" S, 22° 46' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 776 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,195 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:04
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tshonza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tshonza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.1 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 | 20.9 | 1.6 | 226 | 96 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 3.3 | 281 | 56 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 52 | 390.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 2.1 | 282 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 2.30 / 2.36 | 67 | 254.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.8 | 239 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 1.8 | 228 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 2.1 | 304 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 865.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 269 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 85 | 185.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 219 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 1.2 | 220 | 73 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 48.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 1.2 | 249 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 788.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 181 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 2.15 / 2.15 | 99 | 241.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 15 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 2.86 / 5.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 0.8 | 312 | 92 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 33.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tshonza?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Tshonza today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Tshonza?
Local time is 17:04. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Tshonza?
Tshonza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tshonza?
DEM 776 m.
Where is Tshonza located?
It is at -6.10408, 22.77719 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tshonza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.