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 23:19
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 21 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 32.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 812 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 32.2 | 1.1 | 69 | 45 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 283 | 95 | 1,009.8 | 5.99 / 5.99 | 89 | 295.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 291 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.2 | 308 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.25 / 0.62 | 96 | 31.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 0.6 | 61 | 40 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 812.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 335 | 80 | 1,009.0 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 19 | 260.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.2 | 211 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 6.84 / 7.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 341 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 3.60 | 98 | 18.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.5 | 2.3 | 241 | 55 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 36 | 425.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 300 | 95 | 1,010.6 | 2.73 / 2.94 | 60 | 343.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 277 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 172 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 3.29 / 3.41 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.2 | 0.8 | 22 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 1.08 / 4.49 | 100 | 104.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mata?
Now 32.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 812 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 05:27 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Mata?
Local time is 23:19. 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.