Location & Surroundings
Mpaji is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 568 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kananga, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 815 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Mpaji 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
5° 52' 21" S, 22° 31' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 568 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:57
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mpaji
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpaji, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 197 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.7 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 23.0 | 0.7 | 76 | 88 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.4 | 125 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 7.11 / 7.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.3 | 175 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 100 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 0.6 | 211 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 96 | 125.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.2 | 155 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 33 | 197.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 52 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.17 / 0.20 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 299 | 79 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 15.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 1.0 | 119 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 263.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.1 | 1.7 | 314 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 202.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 247 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 206 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 38.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.4 | 1.0 | 78 | 31 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 813.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 1.3 | 26 | 65 | 1,010.1 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 75 | 190.9 | 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 Mpaji?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 27.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 197 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 Mpaji today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mpaji?
Local time is 02:57. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpaji?
Mpaji is a stream.
What is the elevation of Mpaji?
DEM 568 m.
Where is Mpaji located?
It is at -5.87251, 22.51790 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpaji in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry