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 05:43
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 27 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 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 317 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.65 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 | 20.8 | 0.5 | 64 | 96 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 259 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 179 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 0.45 / 1.95 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 141 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 2.04 / 3.99 | 97 | 316.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.6 | 94 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 116.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 188 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 198 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 2.1 | 11 | 47 | 1,008.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 39 | 792.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 1.0 | 312 | 89 | 1,009.9 | 0.72 / 0.74 | 72 | 278.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 293 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 8.14 / 8.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 180 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 3.20 | 68 | 30.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 2.4 | 337 | 58 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 96 | 389.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 1.3 | 26 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 18.96 / 19.52 | 100 | 196.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapata?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 317 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kapata today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Kapata?
Local time is 05:43. 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.