Location & Surroundings
Kapata is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 921 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 67 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 335 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda 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
6° 28' 18" S, 17° 25' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 921 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 278 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:00
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 11 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 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.76 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 | 19.7 | 0.4 | 67 | 87 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 278 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 2.4 | 33 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 690.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 356 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 231.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.4 | 262 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.52 / 0.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 233 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.38 / 1.14 | 99 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 1.8 | 202 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 94 | 707.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 354 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 3.50 / 4.19 | 100 | 75.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.4 | 0.6 | 237 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 4.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 76 | 92 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 100 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 324 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.66 / 1.49 | 96 | 315.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 318 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 295.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 0.8 | 339 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapata?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapata today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kapata?
Local time is 07:00. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kapata?
Kapata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapata?
DEM 921 m.
Where is Kapata located?
It is at -6.47178, 17.42446 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.