Location & Surroundings
Makonga is a settlement in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 954 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasongo-Lunda, 67 km to the northwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 355 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Kasongo-Lunda Airport, 68 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° 49' 0" S, 17° 19' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 954 m
- Timezone Africa/Kinshasa
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 614 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:04
- Sunrise 05:22
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 12 h 24 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Makonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
2.77 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 | 19.2 | 0.9 | 50 | 93 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 44 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.2 | 1.3 | 38 | 32 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 694.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.1 | 59 | 70 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 28 | 151.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 2.71 / 2.77 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 0.6 | 288 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 98 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.6 | 0.6 | 203 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 748.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.3 | 97 | 98 | 1,010.6 | 21.73 / 21.73 | 100 | 82.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.7 | 0.5 | 18 | 98 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.1 | 59 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.41 | 100 | 26.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 1.3 | 176 | 38 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 777.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 10 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 26.80 / 26.84 | 100 | 109.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.2 | 1.1 | 221 | 99 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 5.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makonga?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makonga today?
Sunrise around 05:22 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 24m.
What is the local time in Makonga?
Local time is 11:04. Time zone: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Makonga?
Makonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makonga?
DEM 954 m.
Where is Makonga located?
It is at -6.81667, 17.31667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makonga in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.