Location & Surroundings
Mapea is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 561 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mweka, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 670 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mweka Airport, 29 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
4° 59' 49" S, 21° 19' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 561 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,655 p/km²
- Built-up 16.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:34
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mapea
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapea, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 37.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (26 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 26.7 | 1.0 | 26 | 65 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.9 | 1.5 | 10 | 27 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 843.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.1 | 63 | 79 | 1,009.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 57 | 201.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 357 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.0 | 307 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.0 | 2.2 | 332 | 31 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 807.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 272 | 81 | 1,009.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 100 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 320 | 90 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.5 | 1.5 | 298 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 22 | 49.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.9 | 1.4 | 332 | 49 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 99 | 648.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 287 | 96 | 1,009.2 | 8.71 / 8.83 | 100 | 85.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 283 | 98 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.0 | 319 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 100 | 26.6 | 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 Mapea?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 37.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 844 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 Mapea today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Mapea?
Local time is 17:34. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapea?
Mapea is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapea?
DEM 561 m.
Where is Mapea located?
It is at -4.99681, 21.32930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapea in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.