Location & Surroundings
Katongo is a stream in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,009 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Likasi, 62 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1495 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Katongo is river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 42' 44" S, 27° 14' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1009 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Nearby
Weather in Katongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.93 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 | 17.8 | 1.2 | 13 | 97 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 308 | 88 | 1,017.3 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 100 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.7 | 1.4 | 233 | 39 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 644.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 2.6 | 15 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 2.68 / 2.68 | 97 | 231.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.8 | 304 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 292 | 85 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.6 | 348 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 745.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 188 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 11.37 / 11.37 | 100 | 271.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.2 | 1.5 | 269 | 96 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 6.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 327 | 86 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 1.8 | 6 | 38 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 785.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 2.0 | 302 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 96 | 279.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.3 | 0.9 | 10 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.99 / 1.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katongo?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katongo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 37m.
What is the local time in Katongo?
Local time is 11:11. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katongo?
Katongo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Katongo?
DEM 1,009 m.
Where is Katongo located?
It is at -10.71233, 27.23657 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry