Location & Surroundings
Makanza is a settlement in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamina, 81 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1105 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kamina Airport, 80 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
8° 47' 48" S, 24° 16' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1115 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 769 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:05
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (153 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 25.7 | 1.3 | 153 | 37 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 2.2 | 3 | 23 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 785.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 4.1 | 32 | 51 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 75 | 212.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 321 | 77 | 1,011.0 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.1 | 287 | 71 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 43.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 1.9 | 50 | 48 | 1,009.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 97 | 406.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 16 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.53 / 0.58 | 51 | 228.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 2.6 | 310 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.7 | 248 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 16.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 5.3 | 5 | 43 | 1,006.9 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 99 | 722.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 3.4 | 110 | 65 | 1,010.5 | 2.81 / 3.15 | 91 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 2.4 | 226 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 2.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 1.7 | 101 | 68 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 41.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanza?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Makanza today?
Sunrise around 06:04 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Makanza?
Local time is 19:05. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makanza?
Makanza is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makanza?
DEM 1,115 m.
Where is Makanza located?
It is at -8.79664, 24.26809 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanza in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.