Location & Surroundings
Mankana is a settlement in Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 706 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbuji-Mayi, 63 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 980 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi Airport, 63 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
5° 46' 59" S, 24° 1' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 706 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 18:25
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mankana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mankana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 26.6 | 0.8 | 354 | 56 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.3 | 1.2 | 7 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 76 | 753.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 233 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.12 / 0.18 | 23 | 155.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 46 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.45 / 0.62 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.4 | 345 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 32 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.7 | 0.6 | 303 | 27 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 783.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 3.4 | 130 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 2.47 / 2.47 | 75 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 251 | 86 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 1.57 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 0.7 | 250 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 43.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.9 | 0.9 | 157 | 28 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 836.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 1.4 | 182 | 55 | 1,009.1 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 100 | 207.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 336 | 85 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 2.9 | 292 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 43.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mankana?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Mankana today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Mankana?
Local time is 18:25. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mankana?
Mankana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mankana?
DEM 706 m.
Where is Mankana located?
It is at -5.78302, 24.03025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mankana in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.