Location & Surroundings
Ankou is a settlement in Plateaux, Republic of the Congo, at 825 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lekana, 12 km to the east. The national capital Brazzaville is about 230 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lague Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Gankou
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
2° 20' 58" S, 14° 29' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 825 m
- Timezone Africa/Brazzaville
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +242
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:52
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ankou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (291 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
1.50 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 | 21.7 | 0.9 | 291 | 89 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 247 | 85 | 1,015.2 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 66 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 250 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 6.88 / 8.04 | 99 | 431.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 195 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 5.78 | 100 | 149.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.5 | 199 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 224 | 93 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 1.2 | 225 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 1.41 / 2.09 | 89 | 365.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 272 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.14 / 2.23 | 49 | 265.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 2.2 | 250 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.93 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 2.9 | 225 | 89 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 61 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 249 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 81 | 635.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 281 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 6.41 / 6.52 | 76 | 230.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.1 | 1.6 | 259 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankou?
Now 21.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 431 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ankou today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ankou?
Local time is 10:52. Time zone: Africa/Brazzaville (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankou?
Ankou is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankou?
DEM 825 m.
Where is Ankou located?
It is at -2.34944, 14.49056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankou in?
It is in Republic of the Congo.