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 00:17
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 23 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 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 35.9 | 1.2 | 324 | 31 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 104 | 61 | 1,011.5 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 38 | 180.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 84 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.29 / 0.55 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 0.6 | 262 | 86 | 1,016.5 | 0.44 / 0.99 | 98 | 46.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 0.8 | 73 | 38 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 723.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 319 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.62 / 0.65 | 41 | 171.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 173 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 3.47 / 4.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 244 | 93 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.6 | 0.8 | 250 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 59 | 391.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 282 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 2.52 / 3.01 | 91 | 247.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 300 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.08 / 3.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 2.7 | 288 | 97 | 1,015.8 | 1.11 / 4.20 | 100 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.4 | 2.7 | 288 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 100 | 532.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpaji?
Now 35.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 35.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 724 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 06:01 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Mpaji?
Local time is 00:17. 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