Location & Surroundings
Mpala is a settlement in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 772 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baudhuinville, 46 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1595 km to the west. The nearest airport is Moba Airport, 47 km away.
Also known as: Pala
Overview
Mpala is place in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo — FR village de la République démocratique du Congo.
It is located in Moba Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Moba Territory
- 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° 43' 56" S, 29° 31' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 772 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 89 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:45
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mpala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 133 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (248 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.07 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 | 20.4 | 2.6 | 248 | 90 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 2.7 | 237 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 2.53 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 1.5 | 309 | 91 | 1,018.7 | 0.80 / 3.33 | 100 | 9.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 118 | 88 | 1,015.9 | 3.92 / 7.24 | 100 | 132.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.2 | 319 | 92 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 2.07 | 99 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 2.1 | 225 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.1 | 258 | 76 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 94 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 359 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 2.63 / 2.74 | 36 | 793.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 1.7 | 259 | 85 | 1,014.9 | 1.15 / 3.90 | 39 | 237.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 2.4 | 230 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 198 | 70 | 1,016.9 | 0.04 / 1.16 | 100 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 50 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 3.85 / 5.01 | 93 | 843.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 1.0 | 222 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.80 | 66 | 151.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpala?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 21.0 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 133 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpala today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 27m.
What is the local time in Mpala?
Local time is 03:45. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpala?
Mpala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpala?
DEM 772 m.
Where is Mpala located?
It is at -6.73224, 29.52454 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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