Location & Surroundings
Matala is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 763 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, about 125 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masi Manimba Airport, about 125 km away.
Overview
Matala is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 55' 12" S, 17° 48' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 763 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:12
- Sunrise 05:37
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Matala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (137 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
2.09 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 | 22.0 | 0.8 | 137 | 78 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 0.5 | 109 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 673.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 64 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 18 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.4 | 327 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 2.09 / 2.09 | 10 | 25.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.6 | 4 | 46 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 94 | 665.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 131 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 28 | 215.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 1.0 | 165 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 1.35 / 1.47 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.5 | 0.8 | 223 | 84 | 1,015.1 | 0.17 / 1.64 | 81 | 21.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 1.2 | 330 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 1.31 / 2.95 | 58 | 677.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 0.5 | 137 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 49 | 269.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 237 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 9.67 / 10.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 1.3 | 242 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 8.07 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matala?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matala today?
Sunrise around 05:37 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Matala?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matala?
Matala is a stream.
What is the elevation of Matala?
DEM 763 m.
Where is Matala located?
It is at -5.91991, 17.81437 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry