Location & Surroundings
Maputu is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 82 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 82 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
5° 59' 17" S, 17° 22' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 724 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:23
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Maputu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maputu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.43 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 | 19.6 | 0.7 | 75 | 95 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.5 | 261 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 2.52 / 2.52 | 100 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 12 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 3.49 / 6.01 | 82 | 745.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 296 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.85 | 25 | 355.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.3 | 218 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.9 | 201 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 21.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 1.2 | 318 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 97 | 748.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 124 | 95 | 1,011.9 | 3.33 / 4.84 | 69 | 84.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 0.2 | 189 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.16 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 210 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 58 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 309 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 1.57 / 2.48 | 99 | 673.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 311 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 4.10 / 6.58 | 100 | 222.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 0.8 | 189 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 3.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maputu?
Now 19.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 26.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maputu today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Maputu?
Local time is 11:23. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Maputu?
Maputu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maputu?
DEM 724 m.
Where is Maputu located?
It is at -5.98818, 17.37073 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maputu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.