Location & Surroundings
Matamba is a settlement in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 670 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gandajika, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1015 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gandajika Airport, 23 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° 58' 0" S, 24° 5' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 670 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:41
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 788 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 21.7 | 1.5 | 149 | 83 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 186 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 2.3 | 95 | 34 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 787.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 329 | 58 | 1,009.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 25 | 153.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 1.9 | 228 | 72 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 219 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 1.92 / 1.93 | 70 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.0 | 0.5 | 315 | 36 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 88 | 756.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 350 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 5.47 / 5.58 | 93 | 104.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 243 | 92 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 313 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 51.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.3 | 0.9 | 186 | 51 | 1,007.6 | 0.72 / 0.83 | 100 | 639.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 222 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 11.63 / 12.46 | 100 | 52.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.3 | 1.5 | 236 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matamba?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 788 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 Matamba today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Matamba?
Local time is 09:41. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matamba?
Matamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matamba?
DEM 670 m.
Where is Matamba located?
It is at -6.96667, 24.08333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.