Location & Surroundings
Katamba is a settlement in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 544 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 93 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 545 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 55 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° 40' 53" S, 20° 1' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 544 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 01:31
- Sunrise 05:12
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 21.3 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (292 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.3 | 0.8 | 292 | 96 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.2 | 323 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katamba?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 21.3 C, max wind 0.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Katamba today?
Sunrise around 05:12 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katamba?
Local time is 01:31. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Katamba?
Katamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katamba?
DEM 544 m.
Where is Katamba located?
It is at -5.68138, 20.02085 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.