Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 908 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miabi, 69 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 885 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 85 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° 38' 55" S, 22° 56' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 908 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:24
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 16.3 mm. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (271 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
16.26 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 | 23.4 | 1.7 | 271 | 76 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 304 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 2.20 / 2.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 252 | 80 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 55.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 1.6 | 322 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 738.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.8 | 270 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 16.26 / 16.26 | 100 | 108.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 2.2 | 26 | 97 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 316 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 2.6 | 16 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 860.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.0 | 0.4 | 76 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 34 | 168.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 26 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.40 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.4 | 310 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 29 | 29.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.1 | 1.3 | 356 | 40 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 853.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.7 | 1.0 | 259 | 62 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 270.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 16.3 mm. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 16.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katanga today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 03:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katanga?
Katanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanga?
DEM 908 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -6.64870, 22.94538 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.