Location & Surroundings
Vangakete is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 610 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukula, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 950 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshumbe Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: Djekayeni
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
3° 55' 28" S, 23° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 610 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 133 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:44
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Vangakete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Vangakete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 22.2 | 0.7 | 130 | 84 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 0.8 | 246 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 762.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 74 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.13 / 0.24 | 28 | 182.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 232 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 1.95 / 2.19 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.8 | 3 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 1.8 | 35 | 40 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 595.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 49 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 37 | 313.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 312 | 94 | 1,011.7 | 1.80 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 0.5 | 197 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 14.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 2.6 | 336 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 772.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 319 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 99 | 319.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 269 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.13 / 1.03 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.7 | 346 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 2.03 / 3.05 | 64 | 39.9 | 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 Vangakete?
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 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 Vangakete today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Vangakete?
Local time is 17:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vangakete?
Vangakete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Vangakete?
DEM 610 m.
Where is Vangakete located?
It is at -3.92452, 23.86678 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vangakete in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.