Location & Surroundings
Kapata is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 513 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 49 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 645 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 59 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
5° 28' 46" S, 20° 59' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 513 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25,676 p/km²
- Built-up 16.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:40
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kapata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
37 %
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 | 32.8 | 1.6 | 278 | 37 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 173 | 63 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 342.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 169 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 82 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 5 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 0.9 | 76 | 40 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 738.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 223 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 0.39 / 0.40 | 5 | 115.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 40 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 0.96 / 1.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 178 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 2.49 / 3.85 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 1.4 | 318 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 28 | 203.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 0.4 | 162 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 100 | 231.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 215 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 80 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 97 | 33.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 2.0 | 37 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 344.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapata?
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 739 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 Kapata today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Kapata?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kapata?
Kapata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapata?
DEM 513 m.
Where is Kapata located?
It is at -5.47949, 20.99806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.