Location & Surroundings
Matanda is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 472 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangulu, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is 66 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is N'Dolo Airport, 68 km away.
Also known as: Zongo Macanda · Zongo · Zongo Matanda
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
4° 46' 17" S, 14° 54' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 472 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,688 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:13
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 21.5 | 1.4 | 215 | 94 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 230 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 4.82 / 4.82 | 80 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 2.4 | 257 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 3.15 | 47 | 665.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 2.0 | 254 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.60 / 3.75 | 100 | 390.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.5 | 225 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 221 | 93 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 70 | 19.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.2 | 223 | 61 | 1,012.2 | 1.14 / 1.17 | 23 | 758.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 216 | 87 | 1,013.7 | 3.66 / 4.84 | 100 | 392.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 1.6 | 238 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 3.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 2.4 | 230 | 93 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 91 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 2.8 | 253 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 653.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 239 | 86 | 1,013.7 | 3.67 / 3.71 | 100 | 170.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.1 | 2.0 | 324 | 99 | 1,012.8 | 47.28 / 51.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanda?
Now 21.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matanda today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Matanda?
Local time is 12:13. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matanda?
Matanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matanda?
DEM 472 m.
Where is Matanda located?
It is at -4.77143, 14.91273 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.