Location & Surroundings
Katoka is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 613 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 39 km away.
Overview
Katoka is river in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 8' 10" S, 22° 12' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 613 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:09
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Katoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
82 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 25.6 | 1.2 | 270 | 70 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.4 | 1.7 | 55 | 31 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 824.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 29 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 1.79 / 1.79 | 100 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 10 | 97 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 0.8 | 271 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 96 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.8 | 1.6 | 65 | 34 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 771.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 218 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 94 | 263.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 0.6 | 298 | 95 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 1.0 | 221 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 44.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.5 | 1.6 | 68 | 29 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 846.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 0.5 | 98 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 31 | 275.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 316 | 82 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 1.5 | 269 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 55.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoka?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 36.4 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 824 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 Katoka today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Katoka?
Local time is 15:09. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katoka?
Katoka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katoka?
DEM 613 m.
Where is Katoka located?
It is at -6.13615, 22.21434 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry