Location & Surroundings
Mapoko is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 94 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 70 km away.
Overview
Mapoko is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- 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° 39' 28" S, 22° 2' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 748 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 13:24
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Mapoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 18.6 | 1.1 | 128 | 98 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 238 | 88 | 1,016.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 1.2 | 308 | 58 | 1,012.6 | 0.54 / 0.64 | 100 | 494.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 2.6 | 356 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 1.03 / 1.66 | 100 | 222.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.4 | 271 | 100 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 0.2 | 296 | 96 | 1,017.9 | 0.59 / 0.62 | 100 | 34.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 246 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 5.04 / 5.66 | 100 | 397.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 286 | 98 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 3.11 | 67 | 99.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 263 | 99 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 284 | 99 | 1,018.3 | 11.46 / 11.46 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 264 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 3.55 | 90 | 316.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 329 | 87 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 273.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 0.9 | 332 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapoko?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 494 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 Mapoko today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Mapoko?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mapoko?
Mapoko is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mapoko?
DEM 748 m.
Where is Mapoko located?
It is at -6.65764, 22.04363 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapoko in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry