Location & Surroundings
Makelenge is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 504 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Kinshasa is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 9 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
6° 26' 18" S, 16° 43' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 504 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:42
- Sunrise 05:31
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makelenge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makelenge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s W (267 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 21.9 | 0.2 | 267 | 73 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 29 | 32 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 778.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 0.7 | 199 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 355.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 175 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.3 | 162 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 66 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.0 | 1.5 | 141 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 747.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.1 | 307 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 0.49 / 0.51 | 16 | 96.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.2 | 61 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 1.55 / 2.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.1 | 0.5 | 153 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 60 | 26.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.0 | 1.7 | 1 | 36 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 787.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 285 | 83 | 1,009.2 | 0.69 / 0.70 | 60 | 304.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 290 | 97 | 1,010.8 | 1.51 / 2.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.9 | 0.7 | 176 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.86 | 100 | 20.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makelenge?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 778 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 Makelenge today?
Sunrise around 05:31 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Makelenge?
Local time is 17:42. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makelenge?
Makelenge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makelenge?
DEM 504 m.
Where is Makelenge located?
It is at -6.43832, 16.72660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makelenge in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.