Location & Surroundings
Matafa is a settlement in Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic, at 648 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zemio, about 215 km to the south. The national capital Bangui is about 760 km to the west. The nearest airport is Raga Airport, about 185 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° 58' 0" N, 24° 54' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 648 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:09
- Sunrise 05:08
- Sunset 17:00
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Matafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 35.2 | 3.5 | 31 | 14 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 30 | 25 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 271.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 15 | 24 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 4.0 | 33 | 22 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 47.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.8 | 1.0 | 28 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 748.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 162 | 30 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 226.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 339 | 36 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 0.2 | 147 | 33 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 38.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.6 | 0.6 | 171 | 13 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 761.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 63 | 28 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 268.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.2 | 356 | 31 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 78 | 26 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 49.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.7 | 1.0 | 196 | 13 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 810.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matafa?
Now 35.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 748 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 Matafa today?
Sunrise around 05:08 and sunset around 17:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Matafa?
Local time is 20:09. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Matafa?
Matafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matafa?
DEM 648 m.
Where is Matafa located?
It is at 6.96667, 24.90000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matafa in?
It is in Central African Republic.