Location & Surroundings
Mafuba is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 822 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, about 105 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 830 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 19 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
7° 14' 58" S, 22° 14' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 822 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,825 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:19
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mafuba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mafuba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.4 | 35 | 85 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.9 | 2.8 | 65 | 34 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 853.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 4.0 | 162 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 99 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 338 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 0.73 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.9 | 330 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 43.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 1.5 | 58 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 871.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 322 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 1.92 / 1.92 | 97 | 298.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 227 | 90 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.6 | 1.1 | 336 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.01 / 0.24 | 19 | 53.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.3 | 0.7 | 23 | 32 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 847.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 2.8 | 134 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 100 | 244.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 312 | 93 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.3 | 3.0 | 313 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 1.38 / 1.83 | 99 | 22.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mafuba?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 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 Mafuba today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Mafuba?
Local time is 17:19. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mafuba?
Mafuba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mafuba?
DEM 822 m.
Where is Mafuba located?
It is at -7.24931, 22.23652 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mafuba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.