Location & Surroundings
Kapita is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 92 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 205 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 90 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° 41' 17" S, 16° 34' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 397 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,110 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:20
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kapita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kapita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 24.1 | 2.3 | 236 | 68 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 2.0 | 250 | 32 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 708.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 1.0 | 147 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 82 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 126 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.66 / 0.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.0 | 232 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 25 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.3 | 181 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 93 | 734.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 9 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.34 / 0.38 | 79 | 185.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 351 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 3.41 / 3.78 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 1.1 | 238 | 80 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.54 | 100 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.2 | 1.0 | 273 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 753.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.0 | 269 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 97 | 306.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.5 | 192 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 1.31 / 1.54 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.5 | 0.9 | 203 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 92 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kapita?
Now 24.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 708 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 Kapita today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kapita?
Local time is 16:20. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kapita?
Kapita is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kapita?
DEM 397 m.
Where is Kapita located?
It is at -5.68811, 16.58125 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kapita in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.