Location & Surroundings
Sakata is a stream in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 811 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 82 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 335 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 83 km away.
Overview
Sakata is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 22' 38" S, 17° 33' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 811 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:11
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Nearby
Weather in Sakata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 21.0 | 0.8 | 47 | 94 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 1 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 86 | 629.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 359 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.27 / 0.54 | 100 | 246.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 340 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 0.30 / 0.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.2 | 257 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 1.1 | 354 | 45 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 788.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.1 | 103 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 92 | 304.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 336 | 98 | 1,012.6 | 7.93 / 9.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 0.9 | 2 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 84 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 2.1 | 28 | 52 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 44 | 674.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 83 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.5 | 241 | 99 | 1,013.4 | 8.59 / 8.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.6 | 1.2 | 277 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 3.29 | 100 | 12.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakata?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.0 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 Sakata today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sakata?
Local time is 15:11. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sakata?
Sakata is a stream.
What is the elevation of Sakata?
DEM 811 m.
Where is Sakata located?
It is at -6.37714, 17.55213 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakata in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry