Current Date And Time In Bulungu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
22:43:54 WAT
State: Kwilu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 81,393
District: Bulungu
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bulungu, a city in Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Bulungu — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Bulungu.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Democratic Republic Of The Congo operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.5444° S | 18.6036° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -4.5444 | 18.6036 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 32' 40" S | 18° 36' 13" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 32.6622' S | 18° 36.2184' E |
| City | Bulungu |
| State | Kwilu |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Bulungu |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 81,393 |
| Elevation | 400 m / 1,312 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -4.5444, 18.6036 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bulungu to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Kwilu.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikwit | Kwilu | SE | 60 km | 37 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Masi-Manimba | Kwilu | W | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Mangai | Kwilu | NE | 118 km | 74 mi | ~1h 58m | 🗺 View |
| Idiofa | Kwilu | SE | 119 km | 74 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
| Dibaya-Lubwe | Kwilu | E | 146 km | 91 mi | ~2h 26m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Kwilu, the home state of Bulungu, along with each city's aerial distance from Bandundu, Kwilu's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikwit | -5.041° S | 18.8162° E | 466 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bandundu Province | -3.3169° S | 17.3806° E | 322 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Idiofa | -4.9659° S | 19.5915° E | 681 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangai | -4.0233° S | 19.5339° E | 342 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dibaya-Lubwe | -4.1587° S | 19.8619° E | 384 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Masi-Manimba | -4.7755° S | 17.891° E | 487 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Bulungu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kwilu. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kwilu state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Bulungu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bulungu lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Democratic Republic Of The Congo map
Bulungu sits within Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Bulungu for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Kwilu. › Browse every city in Kwilu
Coordinates for Bulungu in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Bulungu are latitude -4.5444° and longitude 18.6036°. In directional format: 4.5444° S, 18.6036° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bulungu in Kwilu and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bulungu is a city in Kwilu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Bulungu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bulungu sits at: Latitude 4° 32' 40" S and Longitude 18° 36' 13" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bulungu has a population of approximately 81,393 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kwilu.
The interactive satellite map of Bulungu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -4.5444, 18.6036 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bulungu in Kwilu. For broader context, explore the Kwilu state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bulungu is Kikwit Airport (KKW), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bulungu sits at an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kwilu.
The closest cities to Bulungu include Kikwit, Masi-Manimba, Mangai. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bulungu, sunrise is at 05:50 AM and sunset is at 05:50 PM, giving a day length of 12h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bulungu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bulungu is approximately 506 km (314 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,064 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bulungu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Napari Village, Kiribati, roughly 234 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Bulungu is approximately 366 km (227 mi) W of Kinshasa, the national capital of Democratic Republic Of The Congo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
