Macenta
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Macenta month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Macenta are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 30–33°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), December the coldest (average low 18°C), and July the wettest (about 413 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2 | 17.8 | 6 | 10.4 |
| February | 34.0 | 19.5 | 23 | 10.1 |
| March | 32.2 | 21.3 | 108 | 9.0 |
| April | 30.8 | 21.4 | 134 | 8.4 |
| May | 29.4 | 21.2 | 207 | 8.1 |
| June | 28.1 | 20.6 | 262 | 7.8 |
| July | 26.7 | 20.2 | 413 | 6.8 |
| August | 26.3 | 20.1 | 413 | 6.3 |
| September | 27.0 | 20.1 | 371 | 7.4 |
| October | 28.5 | 19.9 | 212 | 9.1 |
| November | 29.8 | 19.4 | 88 | 9.7 |
| December | 31.6 | 17.7 | 19 | 10.5 |
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- Documented history · 2000
French colonial and settlement influx influenced by Liberians circa 2000.
- Documented history · 2014
It is the source of the 2014 African Ebola outbreak.
- French colonial and settlement influx
Influx influenced by Liberians circa 2000.
- 2014 African Ebola outbreak
Macenta served as the source of the 2014 African Ebola outbreak.
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01 · HistoryHow Macenta took shape
History
Macenta is a city situated in southeastern Guinea, near the border of Liberia. It functions as the capital of the Macenta Prefecture within the Nzérékoré Region.
The city is located in the Guinea Highlands at an elevation of 620 metres (2,030 ft), positioned directly between the roadways leading from Nzérékoré to Guéckédou. Within the surrounding landscape, the Nianda River joins the Makonda River near the municipality. The local climate is categorized as a tropical monsoon climate under the Köppen climate classification.
Historically, the area experienced a French colonial presence alongside a settlement influx influenced by Liberians around the year 2000. Additionally, Macenta is documented as the source of the 2014 African Ebola outbreak.
02 · OverviewMacenta, in brief
Landscape and Climate of Macenta
Macenta is a city situated in the south of Guinea, West Africa, within the Nzérékoré Region. Operating with the Africa/Conakry timezone, the municipality is home to a population of 68,020 residents.
Geographically, Macenta serves as the capital of the Macenta Prefecture in southeastern Guinea, positioned near the international border of Liberia. The settlement lies in the Guinea Highlands at an elevation of 620 metres (2,030 ft), situated directly along the roadway connecting Nzérékoré to Guéckédou. Hydrologically, the Nianda River joins the Makonda River near the municipal area.
The locality experiences a tropical monsoon climate, classified under the Köppen climate classification as Am. This environmental profile supports surrounding agricultural production, including nearby crops such as tea, coffee, rice, cassava, shea butter extract, kola nuts, palm oil, and kernels.
Infrastructure within the city includes Hôpital Préfectoral de Macenta, Centre Medical Mission Phil Africaine, Centre de Santé Bowa, and Centre de Santé de Patrice. Educational institutions span several secondary schools, Collège de Tripo Cabar, l'École Patrice Lumumba, and Ecole primaire de Kamandou Koura. Municipal administration and residential organization encompass the districts of Kamandou Koura, Kamandou Cite, Bowa 1, Bowa 2, and Bamala.
Economic activity is supported by a major trading market town function, an agricultural research station, a sawmill, and a tea processing plant built in 1968. Additionally, Tigui Mining Company holds licenses for diamond extraction in the locality. Transportation access is provided by Macenta Airport, operating in Guinea where French (fr-GN) is utilized and the currency is the GNF.
Frequently Asked Questions about Macenta
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01 · Q&AWhere is Macenta located and what are its coordinates?
Macenta is situated in Guinea at geographic coordinates 8.5435, -9.4710, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Macenta?
Macenta has a recorded population of approximately 68,020 and observes the Africa/Conakry time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Macenta?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Macenta include FR-GN, with GNF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Macenta?
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