Location & Surroundings
Katoka is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 574 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 805 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 4 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' 47" S, 22° 26' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 574 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,967 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:52
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,007.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 35.2 | 1.3 | 42 | 33 | 1,007.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 335 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 151.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 312 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 1.01 / 1.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 304 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 1.38 / 2.41 | 100 | 29.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 1.1 | 269 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 452.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 358 | 86 | 1,010.3 | 0.82 / 0.87 | 65 | 164.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 258 | 96 | 1,010.7 | 0.48 / 1.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 277 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 48.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.5 | 1.6 | 22 | 39 | 1,007.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 744.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 76 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 5.17 / 5.20 | 100 | 166.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 252 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 16.24 / 21.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 269 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 1.3 | 331 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 375.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoka?
Now 35.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katoka today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Katoka?
Local time is 23:52. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katoka?
Katoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoka?
DEM 574 m.
Where is Katoka located?
It is at -5.87984, 22.43534 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.