Location & Surroundings
Mapankili is a settlement in Northern Province, Sierra Leone, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magburaka, 28 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bo Airport, 61 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° 28' 46" N, 11° 53' 4" W
- Elevation DEM: 82 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 470 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:46
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Mapankili
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mapankili, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 22.2 | 0.6 | 20 | 99 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 0.9 | 281 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 420.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 0.8 | 277 | 75 | 1,012.4 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 95 | 545.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 169 | 93 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 10 | 0.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.5 | 108 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 1.4 | 227 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 61 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 211 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 1.90 / 1.93 | 18 | 395.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 162 | 96 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 59 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 0.4 | 68 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 0.25 / 1.44 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 0.9 | 248 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 365.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 0.5 | 153 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 3.30 / 3.30 | 99 | 522.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 325 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 2.77 / 6.07 | 91 | 0.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 0.8 | 97 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapankili?
Now 22.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 31.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 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 Mapankili today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Mapankili?
Local time is 17:46. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Mapankili?
Mapankili is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mapankili?
DEM 82 m.
Where is Mapankili located?
It is at 8.47947, -11.88435 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapankili in?
It is in Sierra Leone.