Location & Surroundings
Matanda is a settlement in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sake, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Goma International Airport, 18 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
1° 38' 21" S, 29° 4' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1537 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 246 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:37
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Matanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 18.3 | 0.4 | 355 | 64 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 0.2 | 341 | 69 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 153 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 78.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.4 | 95 | 46 | 1,012.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 714.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.3 | 357 | 61 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.7 | 0.6 | 356 | 69 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 132 | 55 | 1,015.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 96 | 64.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 93 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 0.20 / 0.27 | 94 | 589.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.4 | 0.9 | 2 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 0.69 / 0.96 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 0.7 | 150 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 146 | 66 | 1,016.2 | 0.94 / 1.07 | 63 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 1.0 | 81 | 75 | 1,013.6 | 1.56 / 2.63 | 97 | 515.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.8 | 1.1 | 356 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 111.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanda?
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 714 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 Matanda today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matanda?
Local time is 06:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matanda?
Matanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matanda?
DEM 1,537 m.
Where is Matanda located?
It is at -1.63917, 29.07806 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.