Location & Surroundings
Mapakasa is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 709 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 84 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 84 km away.
Overview
Mapakasa is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 55' 43" S, 17° 20' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 709 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:50
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mapakasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapakasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (279 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.1 | 279 | 84 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 2.1 | 36 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 18.84 / 18.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 234 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 1.6 | 1 | 48 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 704.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.7 | 6 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 244.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 308 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 192 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.1 | 1.3 | 333 | 40 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 787.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.5 | 0.9 | 231 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 31 | 291.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 37 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 1.68 / 1.70 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 328 | 79 | 1,014.4 | 1.97 / 3.67 | 54 | 10.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 2.0 | 338 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 98 | 696.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 1.2 | 358 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 112.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapakasa?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 705 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 Mapakasa today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mapakasa?
Local time is 04:50. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mapakasa?
Mapakasa is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mapakasa?
DEM 709 m.
Where is Mapakasa located?
It is at -5.92868, 17.33969 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapakasa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry