Location & Surroundings
Taketa is a settlement in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dungu, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 430 km to the west. The nearest airport is Nioki Airport, about 165 km away.
Also known as: Bokala-Taketa · Bokota-Kateka · Bokala
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
3° 18' 30" S, 19° 3' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 311 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:19
- Sunrise 05:19
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Taketa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taketa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 22.1 | 0.3 | 200 | 94 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 1.3 | 20 | 48 | 1,012.7 | 3.37 / 3.37 | 69 | 766.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 173 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 50 | 324.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 64 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 0.35 / 0.93 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.3 | 159 | 87 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 0.9 | 10 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 776.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 211 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 183 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.29 / 0.32 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 1.2 | 192 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 2.01 / 2.33 | 99 | 30.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.0 | 0.6 | 329 | 33 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 778.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 0.6 | 162 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 60 | 136.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 237 | 99 | 1,012.2 | 6.00 / 6.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 1.1 | 225 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 82 | 13.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taketa?
Now 22.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 767 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 Taketa today?
Sunrise around 05:19 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Taketa?
Local time is 18:19. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Taketa?
Taketa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taketa?
DEM 311 m.
Where is Taketa located?
It is at -3.30847, 19.05247 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taketa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.