Location & Surroundings
Makanda is a stream in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 44 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1310 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 130 km away.
Overview
Makanda is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Katanga Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 35' 36" S, 25° 56' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 724 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:39
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 21 min
Weather in Makanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 22.5 | 1.5 | 183 | 68 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 2.3 | 107 | 41 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.3 | 3.7 | 23 | 24 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 786.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 83 | 40 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 293.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 0.9 | 157 | 51 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 0.4 | 194 | 39 | 1,012.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 12 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.3 | 2.0 | 349 | 23 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 89 | 853.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 1.0 | 17 | 46 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 207.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 1.1 | 173 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 0.9 | 337 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 74 | 68.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 2.4 | 307 | 26 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 98 | 881.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 114 | 55 | 1,009.2 | 1.15 / 1.21 | 81 | 113.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.4 | 1.8 | 31 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanda?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 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 Makanda today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Makanda?
Local time is 11:39. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makanda?
Makanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makanda?
DEM 724 m.
Where is Makanda located?
It is at -9.59342, 25.93359 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry