Location & Surroundings
Mpoya is a triangulation station in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,610 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwansabombwe, 89 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1520 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kilwa Airport, 63 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 43' 8" S, 27° 57' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1610 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 05:42
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Mpoya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpoya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (138 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 21.8 | 1.2 | 138 | 65 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.0 | 1.0 | 47 | 23 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 630.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 282 | 31 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 242.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 2.3 | 305 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.8 | 131 | 41 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 2.3 | 82 | 21 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 848.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 3.2 | 318 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 282 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 1.4 | 127 | 39 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 78.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 5.4 | 335 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 730.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.5 | 278 | 48 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 77.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 288 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 1.2 | 352 | 35 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 88.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpoya?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Mpoya today?
Sunrise around 05:42 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Mpoya?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mpoya?
Mpoya is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Mpoya?
DEM 1,610 m.
Where is Mpoya located?
It is at -9.71879, 27.95624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpoya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.