Location & Surroundings
Kongo is a settlement in Basse-Kotto, Central African Republic, at 447 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alindao, 10 km to the west. The national capital Bangui is about 310 km to the west. The nearest airport is Alindao Airport, 10 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
5° 0' 20" N, 21° 17' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 447 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 542 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:38
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:33
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Kongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 21.2 | 1.1 | 218 | 96 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 105 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 53 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 0.6 | 144 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 728.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.2 | 210 | 74 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 281.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 161 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 2.50 / 2.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 91 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.35 / 2.85 | 98 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 2.0 | 132 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 508.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 0.2 | 228 | 83 | 1,010.0 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 83 | 321.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 172 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.34 / 0.66 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 308 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 2.89 / 3.54 | 100 | 29.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 2.0 | 290 | 65 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 2.63 | 100 | 770.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.8 | 0.7 | 298 | 94 | 1,010.8 | 2.43 / 5.05 | 100 | 315.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongo?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 729 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 Kongo today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kongo?
Local time is 04:38. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kongo?
Kongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongo?
DEM 447 m.
Where is Kongo located?
It is at 5.00566, 21.29430 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongo in?
It is in Central African Republic.