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Makala

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Makala is a third-order administrative division in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinshasa, 6 km to the north. The nearest airport is N'Dolo Airport, 6 km away.

Overview

Makala is commune of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo — FR commune du sud de la ville de Kinshasa, en république démocratique du Congo.

It is located in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It covers about 5.60 square kilometre.

Also known as: Makala, Kinshasa

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Basic Data

  • Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Located in Kinshasa
  • Area 5.60 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 22' 50" S, 15° 18' 58" E
  • Elevation DEM: 304 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 134,423 p/km²
  • Built-up 73.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (CDF)
  • Phone Prefix +243

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Weather in Makala

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.

Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.5 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 23.4 0.4 226 87 1,013.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 33.5 0.7 40 46 1,009.1 0.05 / 0.05 96 749.0 n/a
12h 26.8 1.9 334 71 1,008.7 0.24 / 0.29 89 345.1 n/a
18h 23.1 0.6 282 90 1,010.9 3.95 / 4.23 94 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 24.5 1.3 194 86 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.01 14 27.2 n/a
30h 34.9 1.4 291 44 1,007.9 0.00 / 0.00 23 803.9 n/a
36h 28.8 1.8 246 63 1,007.2 0.08 / 0.08 51 290.1 n/a
42h 24.3 0.7 234 88 1,009.6 5.70 / 5.77 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.6 2.2 244 94 1,012.8 19.19 / 24.97 100 2.2 n/a
54h 26.6 1.9 310 75 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.73 100 273.2 n/a
60h 23.6 1.2 290 87 1,010.4 0.50 / 1.23 88 110.5 n/a
66h 22.4 1.9 286 91 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.14 100 0.0 n/a
Friday 22.6 1.0 244 93 1,014.1 0.20 / 0.34 100 3.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makala?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 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 Makala today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Makala?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makala?
Makala is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Makala?
DEM 304 m.
Where is Makala located?
It is at -4.38056, 15.31611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Last updated 2012-04-24
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8260580

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