Kihuma
in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kikwit Airport (5 mi) - Lusanga Airport (18 mi)
- Idiofa Airport (51 mi)
- Masi Manimba Airport (71 mi)
- Basongo Airport (119 mi)
- Ilebo Airport (128 mi)
- Bandundu Airport (155 mi)
- Tshikapa Airport (166 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -5.015 and 18.855 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -5° 0' 55" and E 18° 51' 16"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Franc - CDF
- Spoken languages:
- French, Lingala, Kongo
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 01:13 PM (Tuesday)
- Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
- UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:20 am and 5:43 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 4.690 and -160.409 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
- Matanibike Village
- References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Democratic Republic of the Congo. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Kihuma
Kihuma in Kwilu is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo about 248 mi (or 400 km) east of Kinshasa, the country's capital town.
Current time in Kihuma is now 01:13 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kinshasa with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Kihuma. The closest is airport we know is Kikwit Airport in Kiribati in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km). Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tshikapa, Luebo, Inongo, Kinshasa and Brazzaville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F
| Morning Temperature | 21°C / 69 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 69 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 10% |
| Air Humidity | 90% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
21°C (70 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, calm, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 28th of November 2024
24°C (75 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 29th of November 2024
28°C (82 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Kikwit
Kikwit is the largest city of Bandundu Province, lying on the Kwilu River in the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kikwit is also known in the region under the nickname "The Mother". The population is approximately 397,737 (2012). An important commercial and administrative centre, it is home to a stadium and is known for its traditional dances, in particular the Bapende dancers whose geographic origin centers around the village of Gungu.
Kwilu District
Kwilu District is a district located in the Bandundu province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It takes its name from the Kwilu River, which crosses the district from south to north. Under the constitution of 18 February 2006, Kwilu District was scheduled to be combined with the city of Kikwit to become Kwilu Province, one of the 25 new provinces into which the DRC would be divided by February 2009. Kikwit would be a capital of the new province.
