Location & Surroundings
Kataba is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 564 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 800 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Kataba is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 45' 44" S, 22° 23' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 564 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 23 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kataba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kataba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 19.9 | 1.1 | 234 | 99 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 198 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 50.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 0.2 | 11 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 801.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 11 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 199.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.5 | 31 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 0.8 | 49 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 53 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.8 | 0.5 | 212 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 858.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.7 | 240 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 47 | 205.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 0.7 | 53 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.33 / 0.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.5 | 326 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 5.78 / 6.44 | 100 | 20.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 1.3 | 311 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.91 | 99 | 617.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 214 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 1.71 / 3.62 | 76 | 187.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 1.2 | 243 | 99 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kataba?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 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 Kataba today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kataba?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kataba?
Kataba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kataba?
DEM 564 m.
Where is Kataba located?
It is at -5.76217, 22.38597 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kataba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry