Location & Surroundings
Matafwa is a settlement in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 952 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene, 6 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1030 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luau Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: Matatwa
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
9° 49' 17" S, 22° 49' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 952 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:51
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matafwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matafwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.5 | 2.6 | 259 | 85 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 254 | 93 | 1,016.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 50 | 212.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.7 | 305 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 2.4 | 330 | 87 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 2.7 | 300 | 46 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 695.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 316 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 27 | 277.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 2.5 | 337 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.51 / 0.60 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 6 | 81 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.8 | 3.5 | 337 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 95 | 742.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 2.1 | 353 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 3 | 182.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.8 | 1.3 | 314 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 1.72 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 287 | 88 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.3 | 2.2 | 349 | 38 | 1,009.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 79 | 818.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matafwa?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 696 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 Matafwa today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 35m.
What is the local time in Matafwa?
Local time is 01:51. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matafwa?
Matafwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matafwa?
DEM 952 m.
Where is Matafwa located?
It is at -9.82140, 22.81834 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matafwa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.