Location & Surroundings
Makanga is a settlement in Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 597 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Inkisi, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is 81 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nkolo Fuma Airport, 55 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° 58' 40" S, 14° 58' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 597 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 560 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:25
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 28.9 | 1.8 | 274 | 48 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 189 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.4 | 235 | 74 | 1,015.6 | 1.23 / 1.52 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.1 | 1.7 | 334 | 36 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 535.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.3 | 356 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 190.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 257 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 3.3 | 231 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 15.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 3.1 | 268 | 37 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 703.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.9 | 3.3 | 260 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 379.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 4.0 | 222 | 61 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 3.4 | 227 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 3.1 | 264 | 37 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 742.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 3.2 | 241 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 288.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanga?
Now 28.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 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 Makanga today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makanga?
Local time is 04:25. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makanga?
Makanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makanga?
DEM 597 m.
Where is Makanga located?
It is at -4.97788, 14.97599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.