Location & Surroundings
Maka is a settlement in Southern Province, Sierra Leone, at 44 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moyamba, 21 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 110 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gbangbatok Airport, 23 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
7° 58' 37" N, 12° 22' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 44 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:30
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Maka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
0.000 W/m2
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.3 | 1.6 | 150 | 87 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | 0.000 |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maka?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 0 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 Maka today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Maka?
Local time is 17:30. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Maka?
Maka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maka?
DEM 44 m.
Where is Maka located?
It is at 7.97707, -12.38268 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.