Location & Surroundings
Katanda is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 64 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 715 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 64 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° 32' 28" S, 21° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 647 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:14
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 9 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 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 26.3 | 0.3 | 320 | 62 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.7 | 297 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 9 | 325.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 270 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.27 / 0.42 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 163 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.57 / 0.99 | 44 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 0.7 | 145 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 781.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.2 | 21 | 74 | 1,010.5 | 0.38 / 0.41 | 15 | 206.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.5 | 143 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 2.64 / 3.05 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 242 | 87 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 49 | 29.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.2 | 1.3 | 273 | 36 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 687.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 0.2 | 233 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 15.01 / 15.01 | 100 | 173.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 0.3 | 327 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 248 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 30.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.6 | 1.4 | 236 | 36 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 820.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanda?
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 781 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 Katanda today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katanda?
Local time is 20:14. 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 647 m.
Where is Katanda located?
It is at -6.54118, 21.36663 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.