Location & Surroundings
Kalaba is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 726 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 78 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 780 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 81 km away.
Overview
Kalaba is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 28' 44" S, 22° 1' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 726 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:58
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kalaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 230 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.5 | 0.7 | 143 | 100 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.2 | 131 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 6.11 / 6.11 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 2.3 | 263 | 84 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.5 | 240 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 99 | 134.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 1.0 | 214 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 241 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 57.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.6 | 2.1 | 292 | 38 | 1,008.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 799.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 310 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 45 | 107.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.7 | 0.9 | 300 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.46 / 0.48 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 221 | 74 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 1.2 | 243 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 757.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 288 | 97 | 1,012.9 | 53.65 / 53.71 | 99 | 21.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 0.4 | 257 | 98 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalaba?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 22.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 230 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 Kalaba today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Kalaba?
Local time is 13:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalaba?
Kalaba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kalaba?
DEM 726 m.
Where is Kalaba located?
It is at -6.47878, 22.02087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry