Location & Surroundings
Katshingu is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 547 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luebo, 74 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 635 km to the west. The nearest airport is Banga Airport, 55 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° 44' 3" S, 20° 52' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 547 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 64 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:39
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katshingu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katshingu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.75 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 | 24.6 | 0.9 | 83 | 68 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 0.8 | 334 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 93 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 0.5 | 229 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 54 | 191.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 187 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 1.05 / 1.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.3 | 281 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 89 | 22.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.5 | 6 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 85 | 205.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.4 | 228 | 87 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 194.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.6 | 257 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 0.7 | 223 | 69 | 1,013.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 78 | 37.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 2.2 | 3 | 42 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 694.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 3.1 | 11 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 239.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 301 | 99 | 1,011.9 | 1.11 / 1.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 1.2 | 214 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 100 | 36.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katshingu?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katshingu today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Katshingu?
Local time is 18:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katshingu?
Katshingu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katshingu?
DEM 547 m.
Where is Katshingu located?
It is at -5.73425, 20.87281 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katshingu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.