Location & Surroundings
Makangu is a stream in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Idiofa, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 460 km to the west. The nearest airport is Idiofa Airport, 32 km away.
Overview
Makangu is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Bandundu 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
5° 10' 34" S, 19° 22' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 611 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
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 22:28
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Makangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 28.5 | 1.8 | 299 | 58 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 7 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 370.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 295 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 304 | 74 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 35.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.5 | 2.4 | 44 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 722.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.2 | 18 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 68 | 274.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 251 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 1.37 / 1.54 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 300 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 68 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.3 | 0.7 | 60 | 56 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 92 | 516.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 216 | 74 | 1,009.1 | 0.33 / 0.35 | 100 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 252 | 92 | 1,011.3 | 1.59 / 1.93 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 289 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 78 | 30.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.7 | 1.9 | 357 | 47 | 1,009.0 | 0.67 / 0.77 | 81 | 692.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makangu?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 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 Makangu today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Makangu?
Local time is 22:28. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makangu?
Makangu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makangu?
DEM 611 m.
Where is Makangu located?
It is at -5.17601, 19.37120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makangu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry