Location & Surroundings
Kongowako is a settlement in Eastern Province, Sierra Leone, at 401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Motema, 6 km to the east. The national capital Freetown is about 240 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yengema Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Konkoako
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
8° 38' 3" N, 11° 4' 2" W
- Elevation DEM: 401 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 484 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kongowako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kongowako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.54 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 | 21.4 | 0.4 | 221 | 100 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 239 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 2.01 / 2.01 | 91 | 202.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 231 | 98 | 1,012.0 | 4.18 / 6.19 | 35 | 485.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 241 | 100 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 0.4 | 206 | 100 | 1,014.4 | 0.20 / 0.54 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.0 | 232 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 72 | 318.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.0 | 210 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 3.50 / 3.63 | 18 | 483.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 240 | 99 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 99 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.9 | 0.5 | 262 | 100 | 1,015.3 | 0.68 / 1.37 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 1.1 | 220 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 84 | 248.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 251 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 2.67 / 2.87 | 95 | 504.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 240 | 100 | 1,015.5 | 0.59 / 3.45 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.7 | 0.4 | 178 | 100 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kongowako?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kongowako today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kongowako?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kongowako?
Kongowako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kongowako?
DEM 401 m.
Where is Kongowako located?
It is at 8.63408, -11.06718 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kongowako in?
It is in Sierra Leone.