Location & Surroundings
Kitona is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moanda, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 365 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kitona Base, 6 km away.
Overview
Kitona is town in the Democratic Republic of Congo — FR ville en République Démocratique du Congo.
It is located in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kongo Central
- 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° 58' 0" S, 12° 27' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 115 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:37
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kitona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.1 | 1.5 | 241 | 89 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 166 | 86 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 94 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 5.5 | 294 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 4.75 / 4.78 | 100 | 502.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 248 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 104.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.7 | 203 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 2.4 | 190 | 85 | 1,015.8 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 100 | 12.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 4.2 | 250 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 501.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 4.4 | 217 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 8 | 322.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 2.2 | 221 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 193 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 0.17 / 0.18 | 100 | 11.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 4.3 | 263 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 73 | 504.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 3.1 | 253 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 246.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 2.7 | 242 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitona?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 26.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Kitona today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 23m.
What is the local time in Kitona?
Local time is 08:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kitona?
Kitona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitona?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Kitona located?
It is at -5.96666, 12.45403 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitona in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)