Location & Surroundings
Kantanga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 581 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Demba, 58 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 760 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 68 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
4° 59' 12" S, 22° 8' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 581 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 611 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:04
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kantanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kantanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 808 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 22.7 | 1.3 | 309 | 86 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.9 | 0.6 | 342 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 807.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 234 | 86 | 1,011.5 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 36 | 160.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 119 | 93 | 1,011.2 | 0.31 / 1.85 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.1 | 309 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 37.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.9 | 2.2 | 23 | 29 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 815.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 0.5 | 39 | 68 | 1,009.2 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 90 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 333 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.67 / 1.17 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 1.6 | 329 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.4 | 2.3 | 347 | 33 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 738.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 335 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 44 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 287 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 3.69 / 4.24 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 1.3 | 328 | 94 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 4.17 | 100 | 15.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kantanga?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 808 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 Kantanga today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kantanga?
Local time is 19:04. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kantanga?
Kantanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kantanga?
DEM 581 m.
Where is Kantanga located?
It is at -4.98658, 22.14403 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kantanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.