Location & Surroundings
Katopa is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 668 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chitato, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 685 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Chitato Airport, 35 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
7° 3' 5" S, 20° 52' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 668 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:13
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katopa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katopa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 353 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 18.5 | 1.0 | 213 | 95 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 216 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 32.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.1 | 339 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 353.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 352 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 154.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.1 | 0.6 | 276 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 151 | 74 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 50.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 2.0 | 11 | 39 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 89 | 831.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 296 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 198.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 1.0 | 172 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 1.59 / 1.59 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 178 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 1.31 | 99 | 42.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 321 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.85 / 2.16 | 96 | 742.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 236 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 2.96 / 5.12 | 100 | 159.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.6 | 207 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katopa?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 353 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 Katopa today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Katopa?
Local time is 10:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katopa?
Katopa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katopa?
DEM 668 m.
Where is Katopa located?
It is at -7.05139, 20.86986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katopa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.