Location & Surroundings
Matamba is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 868 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 79 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 80 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° 16' 37" S, 17° 30' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 868 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 42 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:36
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 21 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 19.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 19.6 | 0.5 | 50 | 90 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.3 | 55 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 98 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 3.4 | 15 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 1.66 / 2.87 | 100 | 689.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.3 | 10 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.97 | 91 | 283.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.2 | 260 | 99 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 221 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 241 | 78 | 1,012.0 | 3.58 / 3.75 | 96 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 1.0 | 154 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.40 | 100 | 142.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.9 | 0.7 | 171 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 138 | 95 | 1,016.3 | 1.41 / 1.42 | 100 | 14.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 185 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.15 / 1.57 | 100 | 231.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 32 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 88 | 105.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 0.9 | 349 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matamba?
Now 19.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 05:23 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Matamba?
Local time is 11:36. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matamba?
Matamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matamba?
DEM 868 m.
Where is Matamba located?
It is at -6.27693, 17.50711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matamba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.