Location & Surroundings
Katabika is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 705 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 63 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 590 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 62 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° 22' 3" S, 20° 14' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 705 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 230 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katabika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katabika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 94 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 21.0 | 0.8 | 183 | 98 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.6 | 262 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 100 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 236 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 61 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 210 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 1.3 | 253 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 2.9 | 298 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 746.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.5 | 308 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 366.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 2.0 | 268 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 1.0 | 187 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 1.4 | 3 | 40 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 811.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 17 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 265.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 157 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 3.50 / 3.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.7 | 0.6 | 96 | 97 | 1,017.5 | 3.18 / 6.70 | 100 | 10.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katabika?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 21.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 94 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 Katabika today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katabika?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katabika?
Katabika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katabika?
DEM 705 m.
Where is Katabika located?
It is at -6.36752, 20.23472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katabika in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.