Location & Surroundings
Katanda is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 858 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 110 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 855 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 10 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
7° 10' 8" S, 22° 29' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 858 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,241 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
3.13 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 | 21.4 | 0.4 | 156 | 85 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 19 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 348 | 88 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 2.3 | 13 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.15 / 0.35 | 87 | 769.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.1 | 39 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 2.79 / 3.13 | 100 | 222.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 354 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 319 | 89 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.6 | 2.0 | 8 | 40 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 784.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.6 | 179 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 36 | 160.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 1.0 | 68 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 316 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 2.5 | 25 | 45 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 774.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.6 | 0.4 | 236 | 88 | 1,010.1 | 6.05 / 6.05 | 54 | 172.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanda?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katanda today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Katanda?
Local time is 05:38. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katanda?
Katanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanda?
DEM 858 m.
Where is Katanda located?
It is at -7.16894, 22.48697 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.