Location & Surroundings
Kapako is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,027 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luputa, 99 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 985 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kapanga Airport, 94 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
8° 0' 32" S, 23° 24' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 1027 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:35
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.62 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 | 21.1 | 1.0 | 241 | 88 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 1.3 | 326 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 2.80 / 2.80 | 79 | 728.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 53 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 2.16 / 4.96 | 100 | 221.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 98 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 2.1 | 72 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 100 | 40.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.7 | 92 | 66 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 89 | 398.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 224 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 1.25 / 1.36 | 100 | 245.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.4 | 26 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.8 | 0.5 | 341 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 54.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 2.7 | 46 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 516.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 13 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 356 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 2.1 | 316 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 60.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapako?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 729 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapako today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Kapako?
Local time is 15:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapako?
Kapako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapako?
DEM 1,027 m.
Where is Kapako located?
It is at -8.00902, 23.41118 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.