Location & Surroundings
Marikanya is a stream in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 823 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yei, 91 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1870 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Aba Airport, 52 km away.
Overview
Marikanya is watercourse in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is located in Kasai-Oriental, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Basic Data
- Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Located in Kasai-Oriental
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 6' 47" N, 29° 51' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 823 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 03:30
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Marikanya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Marikanya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.9 | 105 | 55 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 104 | 60 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.0 | 113 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 84.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.2 | 2.0 | 51 | 20 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 868.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 1.7 | 88 | 42 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 142.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 2.0 | 79 | 54 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.0 | 211 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 0.4 | 188 | 25 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 862.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 0.4 | 18 | 42 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 0.3 | 41 | 50 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 211 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 1.2 | 238 | 32 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 797.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 2.4 | 207 | 89 | 1,011.5 | 1.99 / 2.05 | 100 | 104.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Marikanya?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 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 Marikanya today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Marikanya?
Local time is 03:30. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Marikanya?
Marikanya is a stream.
What is the elevation of Marikanya?
DEM 823 m.
Where is Marikanya located?
It is at 4.11302, 29.85670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Marikanya in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry