Location & Surroundings
Kakoma is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 617 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 38 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1280 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 35 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° 18' 0" S, 26° 41' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 617 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:46
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 22.2 | 0.2 | 89 | 81 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 1.3 | 123 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 65.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.2 | 2.0 | 79 | 27 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 809.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 281 | 52 | 1,007.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 7 | 143.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 1.6 | 320 | 55 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 279 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 1.41 / 1.41 | 81 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 2.2 | 345 | 51 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 82 | 568.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 273 | 65 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 98 | 212.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 1.6 | 330 | 84 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 355 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 100 | 44.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 1.3 | 350 | 40 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 583.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 284 | 63 | 1,007.8 | 0.06 / 0.14 | 100 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.6 | 2.1 | 333 | 78 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakoma?
Now 22.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 810 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 Kakoma today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kakoma?
Local time is 10:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kakoma?
Kakoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakoma?
DEM 617 m.
Where is Kakoma located?
It is at -6.30000, 26.68333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakoma in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.