Location & Surroundings
Kia is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 560 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabalo, 45 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1310 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kabalo Airport, 41 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° 27' 0" S, 26° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 560 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,846 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:05
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 27.1 | 1.2 | 72 | 60 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 0.9 | 83 | 25 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 767.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 277 | 36 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 267.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 338 | 63 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.4 | 327 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.1 | 2.2 | 112 | 36 | 1,006.0 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 97 | 722.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.5 | 245 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.63 / 1.06 | 95 | 140.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 333 | 82 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 1.8 | 306 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 2.2 | 344 | 32 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 752.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 1.3 | 46 | 52 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 191.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 313 | 69 | 1,008.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.6 | 2.4 | 318 | 64 | 1,012.9 | 0.13 / 0.19 | 61 | 75.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kia?
Now 27.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 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 Kia today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Kia?
Local time is 14:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kia?
Kia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kia?
DEM 560 m.
Where is Kia located?
It is at -6.45000, 26.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kia in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.