Location & Surroundings
Matamba is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 647 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 57 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 760 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 63 km away.
Overview
Matamba is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 4' 20" S, 21° 55' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 647 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:33
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Matamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NE (43 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
1.17 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 | 21.6 | 0.1 | 43 | 74 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.1 | 318 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.9 | 1.5 | 60 | 25 | 1,006.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 810.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 0.9 | 273 | 54 | 1,009.9 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 60 | 145.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.5 | 335 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 1.08 / 1.17 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.4 | 332 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.7 | 2.2 | 318 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 773.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 87 | 79 | 1,011.5 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 89 | 95.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 0.4 | 286 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 2.80 / 4.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 294 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 98 | 22.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 1.4 | 345 | 58 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 309.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 30 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 89 | 184.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.4 | 1.1 | 84 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 6.45 / 7.12 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matamba?
Now 21.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matamba today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Matamba?
Local time is 07:33. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matamba?
Matamba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Matamba?
DEM 647 m.
Where is Matamba located?
It is at -6.07214, 21.92786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry