Location & Surroundings
Ikala is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 955 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 22 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
6° 1' 45" S, 23° 44' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 585 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,022 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:39
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ikala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ikala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.6 | 0.5 | 181 | 77 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 0.9 | 287 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 48.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.0 | 1.2 | 135 | 28 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 773.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 69 | 64 | 1,009.5 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 38 | 157.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.4 | 342 | 73 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 333 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 40.0 | 0.5 | 38 | 23 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 857.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 337 | 50 | 1,007.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 97 | 155.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.2 | 1.9 | 342 | 73 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 309 | 67 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 45.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.5 | 4.2 | 334 | 33 | 1,005.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 832.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 4.4 | 87 | 89 | 1,011.3 | 8.68 / 8.68 | 100 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.6 | 288 | 92 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 3.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ikala?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 773 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 Ikala today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Ikala?
Local time is 08:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ikala?
Ikala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ikala?
DEM 585 m.
Where is Ikala located?
It is at -6.02919, 23.74428 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ikala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.