Location & Surroundings
Katanta is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,165 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malemba, 37 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1195 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kolwezi Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Kalanta
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
10° 27' 0" S, 24° 13' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1165 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 21:07
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
35.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,007.0 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 35.4 | 1.6 | 3 | 17 | 1,007.0 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 340 | 35 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 328.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.2 | 30 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 2.2 | 317 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 96 | 49.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.3 | 2.1 | 12 | 27 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 616.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 2.2 | 15 | 64 | 1,011.3 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 21 | 134.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 352 | 82 | 1,011.7 | 0.05 / 0.12 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 286 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.4 | 2.5 | 235 | 33 | 1,006.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 64 | 660.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 197 | 61 | 1,011.1 | 0.22 / 0.32 | 98 | 185.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.2 | 49 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.18 / 0.50 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 324 | 58 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 17 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.3 | 1.7 | 351 | 28 | 1,006.0 | 0.14 / 0.18 | 49 | 724.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katanta?
Now 35.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Katanta today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Katanta?
Local time is 21:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katanta?
Katanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katanta?
DEM 1,165 m.
Where is Katanta located?
It is at -10.45000, 24.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katanta in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.