Location & Surroundings
Katanga is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 834 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 47 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 770 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nzagi Airport, 63 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° 13' 14" S, 21° 38' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 834 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 70 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:50
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 26 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 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 133 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,011.4 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 | 20.1 | 1.1 | 135 | 97 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 33 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 3.79 / 3.79 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.8 | 285 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 132.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.3 | 310 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 79 | 132.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 1.1 | 233 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 245 | 80 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 39.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 3.0 | 309 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 872.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 288 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 6 | 178.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.2 | 0.8 | 287 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 214 | 72 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 1.1 | 13 | 43 | 1,009.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 784.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 1 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.55 / 0.67 | 100 | 137.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 0.9 | 246 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 1.65 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanga?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 22.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 133 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 Katanga today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Katanga?
Local time is 09:50. 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 834 m.
Where is Katanga located?
It is at -7.22046, 21.63546 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.