Location & Surroundings
Makenga is a stream in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 827 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mwene-Ditu, about 115 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 865 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Makenga is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasaï-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasaï-Occidental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 22' 26" S, 22° 29' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 827 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 01:01
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Makenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.11 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 | 21.7 | 1.2 | 359 | 90 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 165 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 139.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 0.9 | 329 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 225 | 91 | 1,016.9 | 2.70 / 2.70 | 88 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 2.3 | 194 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 1.41 / 4.11 | 93 | 770.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.9 | 268 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.19 | 100 | 218.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 201 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 250 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 70 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.2 | 3.6 | 305 | 62 | 1,009.2 | 1.43 / 2.10 | 82 | 820.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.7 | 19 | 95 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 100 | 249.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.4 | 65 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 0.11 / 1.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.2 | 203 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 1.14 / 2.88 | 100 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.0 | 1.3 | 58 | 97 | 1,011.6 | 4.14 / 7.02 | 100 | 216.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makenga?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makenga today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 30m.
What is the local time in Makenga?
Local time is 01:01. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makenga?
Makenga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Makenga?
DEM 827 m.
Where is Makenga located?
It is at -7.37375, 22.49392 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makenga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry