Location & Surroundings
Matala is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 655 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 36 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 620 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 35 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
6° 26' 47" S, 20° 28' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 655 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 528 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:54
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 292 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 19.5 | 1.3 | 196 | 96 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 177 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 44 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 273.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 22 | 83 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 292.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.7 | 277 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 0.1 | 77 | 76 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 2.3 | 4 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 856.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 0.5 | 311 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 354.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.1 | 0.9 | 305 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 40 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 6.85 / 7.41 | 100 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 344 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 17 | 401.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 308 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 356.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.9 | 1.0 | 244 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.18 / 0.29 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matala?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 292 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 Matala today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Matala?
Local time is 10:54. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matala?
Matala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matala?
DEM 655 m.
Where is Matala located?
It is at -6.44637, 20.47927 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.