Location & Surroundings
Makaba is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshela, 69 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 205 km to the east. The nearest airport is Luozi Airport, 64 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
4° 52' 31" S, 13° 33' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 172 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:37
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 233 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.0 | 0.6 | 27 | 89 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 0.5 | 50 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 98 | 233.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 0.7 | 319 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.48 / 0.56 | 100 | 227.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 234 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.2 | 189 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 2.4 | 241 | 65 | 1,011.8 | 0.18 / 0.19 | 100 | 371.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 2.4 | 226 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.02 / 0.21 | 100 | 209.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 271 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 1.0 | 245 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.2 | 278 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 93 | 542.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 3.4 | 230 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.41 / 0.63 | 45 | 207.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 226 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.36 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 0.3 | 215 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 3.57 / 4.56 | 100 | 1.8 | 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 Makaba?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 233 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 Makaba today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Makaba?
Local time is 14:37. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makaba?
Makaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makaba?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Makaba located?
It is at -4.87523, 13.55824 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makaba in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.