Location & Surroundings
Makanda is a triangulation station in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 909 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukama, 48 km to the north. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1315 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Air Base, about 135 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 37' 41" S, 25° 57' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 909 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:58
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other triangulation stations nearby
Weather in Makanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 22.2 | 0.7 | 211 | 74 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.0 | 49 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 0.8 | 352 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 1.30 / 1.35 | 69 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 2.5 | 332 | 28 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 80 | 862.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.6 | 248 | 49 | 1,009.9 | 0.13 / 0.22 | 88 | 174.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 132 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 350 | 57 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 75.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.9 | 3.2 | 320 | 25 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 903.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 1.1 | 39 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 73 | 244.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 99 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 0.5 | 25 | 56 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 76.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.3 | 3.8 | 334 | 26 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 892.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 1.6 | 341 | 59 | 1,009.5 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 38 | 206.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanda?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makanda today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Makanda?
Local time is 03:58. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makanda?
Makanda is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Makanda?
DEM 909 m.
Where is Makanda located?
It is at -9.62817, 25.95834 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanda in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.