Location & Surroundings
Katshongo is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 625 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 640 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 8 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
6° 24' 47" S, 20° 43' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 625 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,077 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:13
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 25 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katshongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katshongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 770 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (294 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 27.2 | 1.2 | 294 | 51 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 121 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.2 | 218 | 88 | 1,017.1 | 2.41 / 2.78 | 80 | 38.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 0.5 | 266 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 769.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.4 | 297 | 61 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 242.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.6 | 188 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 2.94 / 2.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 283 | 97 | 1,016.3 | 4.46 / 7.41 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 2.5 | 318 | 45 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 53 | 586.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 0.5 | 16 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 1.90 / 1.93 | 99 | 228.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.2 | 317 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 0.8 | 289 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 5.16 / 5.33 | 97 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 294 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 39 | 374.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 1.7 | 335 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 1.11 / 1.54 | 91 | 348.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katshongo?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 770 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 Katshongo today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Katshongo?
Local time is 04:13. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Katshongo?
Katshongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katshongo?
DEM 625 m.
Where is Katshongo located?
It is at -6.41310, 20.72480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katshongo in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.