Location & Surroundings
Makanlu is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lunsar, 27 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is 74 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hastings Airport, 62 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
8° 26' 51" N, 12° 33' 49" W
- Elevation DEM: 55 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 280 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:22
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makanlu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makanlu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.3 | 117 | 99 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 2.5 | 143 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 92 | 405.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 225 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 1.39 / 1.83 | 34 | 525.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 201 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 80 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 0.7 | 150 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 1.0 | 168 | 58 | 1,015.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 86 | 453.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 2.5 | 227 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 8 | 418.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.1 | 225 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.6 | 0.2 | 268 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 1.0 | 282 | 60 | 1,015.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 82 | 296.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 221 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 1.45 / 1.53 | 71 | 335.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 261 | 97 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 95 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 0.8 | 347 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makanlu?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 526 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 Makanlu today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makanlu?
Local time is 15:22. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Makanlu?
Makanlu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makanlu?
DEM 55 m.
Where is Makanlu located?
It is at 8.44741, -12.56351 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makanlu in?
It is in Sierra Leone.