Location & Surroundings
Katopa is a settlement in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 450 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kindu, 94 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kindu Airport, 93 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
2° 44' 49" S, 25° 6' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 450 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 117 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:59
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 16 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 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 75 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.2 | 266 | 88 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 243 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 267 | 82 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 335 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 99 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.0 | 69 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 35 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 360 | 75 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 1.7 | 156 | 56 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 517.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 0.5 | 166 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 201.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 51 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 2.96 / 2.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 352 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 1.6 | 280 | 42 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 604.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 1.3 | 10 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 91 | 201.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katopa?
Now 22.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 75 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 05:55 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Katopa?
Local time is 02:59. 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 450 m.
Where is Katopa located?
It is at -2.74704, 25.10121 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katopa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.