Location & Surroundings
Matamba is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kinshasa is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 3 km away.
Overview
Matamba 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
6° 28' 40" S, 16° 49' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,746 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:23
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Nearby
Weather in Matamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,008.3 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
1.36 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 | 34.1 | 1.6 | 1 | 37 | 1,008.3 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.6 | 344 | 70 | 1,009.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 87 | 236.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 210 | 98 | 1,011.6 | 6.04 / 6.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.1 | 237 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 4.57 | 93 | 24.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 1.2 | 301 | 53 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 99 | 667.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 339 | 97 | 1,012.0 | 3.08 / 4.44 | 100 | 134.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 300 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.3 | 248 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 17.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.2 | 0.9 | 342 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 711.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 7 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 100 | 271.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 340 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 5.74 / 6.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 268 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 1.7 | 352 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 563.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matamba?
Now 34.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matamba today?
Sunrise around 05:30 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Matamba?
Local time is 21:23. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matamba?
Matamba is a stream.
What is the elevation of Matamba?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Matamba located?
It is at -6.47773, 16.83282 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry