Location & Surroundings
Mpatu is a settlement in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 742 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabeya-Kamwanga, 27 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 875 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kananga Airport, 62 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
6° 2' 2" S, 23° 0' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 742 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 160 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mpatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (240 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.1 | 0.5 | 240 | 71 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.6 | 59 | 74 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 51 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 1.1 | 67 | 37 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 861.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.2 | 49 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 56 | 340.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 233 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.93 / 0.95 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 18 | 88 | 1,016.5 | 0.23 / 1.18 | 87 | 50.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.2 | 0.4 | 337 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 803.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 1.0 | 309 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 144.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.1 | 198 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 4.18 / 4.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 284 | 99 | 1,017.2 | 0.94 / 5.63 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 279 | 67 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 91 | 325.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.5 | 211 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 195.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpatu?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 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 Mpatu today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Mpatu?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpatu?
Mpatu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpatu?
DEM 742 m.
Where is Mpatu located?
It is at -6.03381, 23.01271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpatu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.