Location & Surroundings
Makensa is a settlement in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 1,184 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chililabombwe, 45 km to the south. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1625 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lubumbashi International Airport, 60 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
11° 58' 30" S, 27° 55' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1184 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 31 min
Nearby
Weather in Makensa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makensa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
46 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.5 | 101 | 29 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 126 | 41 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 3.6 | 74 | 38 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 84.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.2 | 2.5 | 131 | 19 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 767.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.4 | 359 | 32 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 145.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 56 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 1 | 27 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 0.8 | 255 | 16 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 798.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.1 | 0.7 | 108 | 35 | 1,008.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 98 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 348 | 61 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 297 | 46 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 0.6 | 53 | 22 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 666.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.0 | 5.8 | 336 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 93 | 221.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makensa?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 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 Makensa today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Makensa?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Makensa?
Makensa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makensa?
DEM 1,184 m.
Where is Makensa located?
It is at -11.97499, 27.92268 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makensa in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.