Location & Surroundings
Mapaya is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 629 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakwa, about 160 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1485 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 165 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
3° 38' 34" N, 26° 1' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 629 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
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 21:08
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mapaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
53 %
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 | 30.0 | 1.4 | 186 | 47 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 1.0 | 146 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 89 | 173.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 128 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.14 / 1.24 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 179 | 89 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 78 | 54.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 1.4 | 59 | 41 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 548.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 0.2 | 89 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 12.09 / 12.09 | 100 | 134.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 120 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 130 | 86 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 45.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.6 | 2.2 | 45 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 690.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 0.4 | 211 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 6.87 / 6.87 | 70 | 158.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.9 | 105 | 96 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 15 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.6 | 2.3 | 36 | 28 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 762.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapaya?
Now 30.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 32.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 548 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 Mapaya today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Mapaya?
Local time is 21:08. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapaya?
Mapaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapaya?
DEM 629 m.
Where is Mapaya located?
It is at 3.64279, 26.02175 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapaya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.