Location & Surroundings
Makanka is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kambia, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Freetown is 72 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Freetown-Lungi International Airport, 57 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
9° 4' 43" N, 12° 58' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:29
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 444 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (270 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 25.4 | 1.4 | 270 | 94 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 207 | 97 | 1,011.4 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 0.8 | 234 | 60 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 80 | 407.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 2.2 | 242 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.45 / 0.51 | 1 | 443.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.7 | 270 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 23 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 288 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 1.9 | 289 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 45 | 423.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 2.6 | 258 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.44 / 0.64 | 7 | 589.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 243 | 93 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 2 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 0.9 | 277 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 2.1 | 275 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 25 | 445.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 2.7 | 245 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.83 / 1.55 | 1 | 621.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.2 | 1.4 | 252 | 91 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanka?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 444 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makanka today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Makanka?
Local time is 10:29. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makanka?
Makanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makanka?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Makanka located?
It is at 9.07867, -12.96774 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanka in?
It is in Sierra Leone.