Location & Surroundings
Mashata is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 769 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 40 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 860 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 49 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
6° 0' 22" S, 22° 53' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 769 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,116 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mashata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mashata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 21.2 | 1.1 | 105 | 91 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.6 | 279 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.9 | 1.5 | 72 | 33 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 867.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 109 | 73 | 1,010.2 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 80 | 247.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.5 | 289 | 83 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 340 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 31.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.8 | 0.9 | 359 | 34 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 772.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 345 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 95 | 227.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.8 | 1.4 | 288 | 97 | 1,010.2 | 9.97 / 11.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.6 | 276 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 1.1 | 349 | 56 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 480.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 0.4 | 270 | 72 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 191.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.3 | 2.5 | 298 | 94 | 1,010.6 | 1.29 / 1.29 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mashata?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Mashata today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Mashata?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mashata?
Mashata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mashata?
DEM 769 m.
Where is Mashata located?
It is at -6.00613, 22.89644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mashata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.