Location & Surroundings
Katende is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 708 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 975 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 44 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
5° 59' 9" S, 23° 56' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 708 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:00
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.5 | 116 | 73 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.3 | 1.7 | 69 | 35 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 770.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 131 | 74 | 1,009.5 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 26 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 150 | 87 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 0.7 | 287 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 65.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 0.9 | 269 | 31 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 811.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 40 | 94 | 1,009.6 | 4.19 / 4.19 | 76 | 126.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 194 | 96 | 1,010.3 | 1.48 / 5.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 2.8 | 326 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 98 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 3.2 | 275 | 47 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 96 | 642.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.2 | 295 | 82 | 1,009.7 | 0.99 / 1.03 | 47 | 147.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 222 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 1.7 | 220 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 10.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katende?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 770 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 Katende today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Katende?
Local time is 15:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katende?
Katende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katende?
DEM 708 m.
Where is Katende located?
It is at -5.98584, 23.94614 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.