Location & Surroundings
Maleka is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 529 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 43 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 610 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 44 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° 9' 46" S, 20° 30' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 529 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 869 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:29
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Maleka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maleka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.8 | 1.2 | 33 | 85 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 1.5 | 317 | 45 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 664.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 25 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 3.13 / 3.13 | 100 | 209.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 320 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 1.85 / 4.98 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.6 | 285 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 35.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 1.8 | 347 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 733.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 360 | 71 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 331.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 319 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 2.0 | 10 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 1.8 | 327 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 746.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 0.5 | 46 | 60 | 1,009.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 91 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 1.5 | 345 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.26 / 0.38 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.3 | 1.3 | 350 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 45.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maleka?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Maleka today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Maleka?
Local time is 17:29. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Maleka?
Maleka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maleka?
DEM 529 m.
Where is Maleka located?
It is at -6.16274, 20.50804 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maleka in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.