Location & Surroundings
Mapamba is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 577 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 66 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 67 km away.
Overview
Mapamba 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
6° 26' 58" S, 17° 24' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 577 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:36
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mapamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 321 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.72 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 | 20.8 | 0.6 | 67 | 96 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 258 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 0.6 | 181 | 97 | 1,016.8 | 0.38 / 1.91 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 142 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 2.22 / 4.13 | 97 | 321.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 0.6 | 94 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 188 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 193 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 2.1 | 10 | 48 | 1,008.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 42 | 788.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 1.0 | 311 | 89 | 1,009.8 | 0.69 / 0.71 | 72 | 272.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 293 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 7.86 / 8.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 181 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 3.24 | 70 | 28.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 2.3 | 336 | 60 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 95 | 404.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 1.2 | 27 | 99 | 1,011.8 | 17.85 / 18.59 | 100 | 202.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapamba?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 22.9 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 321 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mapamba today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Mapamba?
Local time is 05:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mapamba?
Mapamba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mapamba?
DEM 577 m.
Where is Mapamba located?
It is at -6.44958, 17.41263 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry