Location & Surroundings
Mitakata is a settlement in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 630 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 92 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
12° 15' 0" S, 33° 8' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1133 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 78 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:26
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mitakata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mitakata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.1 | 81 | 40 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 2.1 | 131 | 20 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 740.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 83 | 32 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 37.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 83 | 36 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 3.0 | 71 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 4.4 | 74 | 21 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 675.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 3.9 | 92 | 33 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 5.4 | 87 | 37 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.7 | 5.3 | 97 | 34 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 7.5 | 104 | 20 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 872.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 5.3 | 108 | 36 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 207.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 5.4 | 106 | 47 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.8 | 7.0 | 101 | 45 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 105.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mitakata?
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Mitakata today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mitakata?
Local time is 17:26. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mitakata?
Mitakata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mitakata?
DEM 1,133 m.
Where is Mitakata located?
It is at -12.25000, 33.13333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mitakata in?
It is in Zambia.