Location & Surroundings
Matako is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 843 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 48 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 765 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Nzagi Airport, 66 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
7° 11' 7" S, 21° 37' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 843 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 72 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:37
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 26 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 199 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 20.1 | 0.7 | 48 | 98 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.7 | 296 | 72 | 1,010.6 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 98 | 199.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 1.5 | 303 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 60 | 164.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 258 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 1.2 | 223 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 55.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 2.6 | 303 | 35 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 859.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 324 | 67 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 33 | 312.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 0.0 | 44 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 1.3 | 185 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 1.77 / 2.20 | 67 | 49.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 1.1 | 189 | 40 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 773.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.3 | 57 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.60 / 0.72 | 67 | 87.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 12 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.80 / 1.52 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.0 | 0.3 | 319 | 92 | 1,017.5 | 0.95 / 2.47 | 100 | 38.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matako?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 24.5 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 199 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 Matako today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 26m.
What is the local time in Matako?
Local time is 15:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matako?
Matako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matako?
DEM 843 m.
Where is Matako located?
It is at -7.18528, 21.61780 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matako in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.