Location & Surroundings
Mata is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 779 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 120 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 175 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, about 120 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° 33' 34" S, 16° 15' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 779 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 29 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:40
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (360 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 32.4 | 1.2 | 360 | 39 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 1.2 | 319 | 53 | 1,011.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 140.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.9 | 272 | 62 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 274 | 64 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 18.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 1.5 | 50 | 29 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 778.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.3 | 303 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 93 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 250 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.88 / 1.12 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 271 | 74 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 5 | 18.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.5 | 1.0 | 297 | 29 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 780.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.1 | 241 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 35 | 238.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 141 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.41 / 1.23 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 248 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 95 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.3 | 0.6 | 272 | 31 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 656.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mata?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 779 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 Mata today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mata?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mata?
Mata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mata?
DEM 779 m.
Where is Mata located?
It is at -5.55942, 16.26289 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.