Location & Surroundings
Katende is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 633 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 33 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 775 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 39 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° 52' 31" S, 22° 6' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 633 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 107 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:07
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 12 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 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 21.3 | 0.6 | 328 | 95 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 14 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 14.54 / 14.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 251 | 93 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 100 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.9 | 1.3 | 312 | 42 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 529.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.3 | 288 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 237.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 224 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 0.8 | 261 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 39.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 0.9 | 138 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 66 | 795.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.3 | 0.8 | 114 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 3.15 / 3.17 | 87 | 182.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.2 | 320 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.41 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 307 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 95 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 1.2 | 288 | 33 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 678.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 1.2 | 48 | 82 | 1,010.2 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 43 | 302.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katende?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 30.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 06:15 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Katende?
Local time is 06:07. 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 633 m.
Where is Katende located?
It is at -5.87518, 22.11476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katende in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.