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Macenta, Guinea

Nzérékoré Region · Guinea

Macenta is a mid-size city in Nzérékoré Region, Guinea with a population of 68,020. Elevation: 1,791 ft (546 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

68,020 Population 216/sq mi density
1,791 ft Elevation 546 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
92.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Conakry Timezone

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About Macenta

Macenta

Macenta is one of fourteen cities in the country of Guinea, West Africa, in the south of the country. It is the capital of the Macenta Prefecture, the Nzérékoré Region situated in the southeastern border of the country.

People

Population68,020
Density216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain92.6 in/yr
Sunny Days183/yr
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Population68,020
Population Density216 / sq mi
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Coordinates8.5435°, -9.4710°
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry
Country🇬🇳 Guinea
State / ProvinceNzérékoré Region
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation92.6 inches (2,353 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macenta

Macenta is a mid-size city in Guinea (Nzérékoré Region) with a population of 68,020. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet (546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Conakry.

Climate in Macenta

Macenta has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.2°C), the coldest is Aug (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3307 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 13.4° / 32.2° 8.3
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 15.4° / 34.2° 40.3
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 18.2° / 34.3° 124.4
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 20.1° / 33° 174.2
May 24.6°C / 76°F 20.2° / 31.9° 250.2
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 19.5° / 30.1° 348.0
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28.5° 510.0
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 18.6° / 28.2° 723.5
Sep 23°C / 73°F 19° / 29° 659.3
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 18.8° / 29.5° 351.5
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.3° / 30.3° 97.7
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 14.2° / 30.7° 20.0
Macenta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Guinea avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Area314.9 sq mi (815.7 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates8.5435°N, 9.4710°W
TimezoneAfrica/Conakry

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.6"
144% above Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Aug 6, 2012 31 km ENE of Kérouané, Guinea M4.8 119 km
Jan 17, 2001 24 km SE of Buedu, Sierra Leone M4.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 13.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 17.1 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 15.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Macenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Macenta

Institution Type Founded Website
bâtiment de l'éducation College - ,
Collège de Tripo Cabar College - ,
Collège de Tripo Cabar College - ,
Collège de Tripo Cabar College - ,
Collège de Tripo Cabar College - ,
Lycée Collège Wologbomè College - ,
Lycée_Collège Wologbomè College - ,

Schools in Macenta

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
école - - - -
école privée - - - -
Franco Arabe privée - - - -
École coranique - - - -
École Primaire Et Maternelle Privée - - - -
École Primaire Et Maternelle Privée - - - -
Franco Arabe privée - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Tripo - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Tripo - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Tripo - - - -
École CoraniqueLaye DIABATÉ - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Hermakono - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Hermakono - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Hermakono - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Hermakono - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Kasiamaï - - - -
École Primaire Franco Arabe - - - -
Ecole maternelle de Komassa - - - -
école - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Wologbomè - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
Ecole Primaire de Bowa1 - - - -
École primaire de Neridou - - - -
Écoles Primaires Franco Arabe - - - -
École Coranique - - - -
École Franco Arabe - - - -
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Libraries in Macenta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librairie Papeterie Guelaba0.0
Theoro Jacques0.0

Farmers Markets in Macenta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché

Hotels in Macenta

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Guizima
Hôtel Macenta

Restaurants in Macenta

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar de Riz
Contenaire de vente d'alimentation
Cuisine
Cuisine
Point de vente de plusieurs aliments
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Table des aliments

Cafes in Macenta

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Café
Bar Café
Bar Café
Bar Café
Barre Café
Barre Café
Cabane de Baoui Koïvogui
Cabane de Ce Ni Loua
Cabane de Dalla Guilavogui
Cabane de Damaoua
Cabane de Divers Qualité
Cabane de Sokoni Koivogui
Cabane de Vente du Vint Blanc
Cabane Vente Chez Kamè
Kiosque
Magasin de Stockage Café
Vente de divers articles

Cinemas in Macenta

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle de cinéma
Vidéo Club
Vidéo Clubs

Castles in Macenta

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PONT

Clinics in Macenta

11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de santé Bowa
Centre de santé de Patrice
Centre de Santé de Zézé Bokoni
Centre Medical Mission Phil Africaine
Clinique
Pharmacie
Pharmacie
Pharmacie
Pharmacie
Poste de santé de Koveledou
Poste de santé Kalo

Gas Stations in Macenta

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

André CeCe Malomou
L'essence de Roge Koivogui
Magasin d'essences
Station de l'essence
Station de l'essence

Shopping Malls in Macenta

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hangar

Airports Near Macenta

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gbenko Airport-Small Airport
Kissidougou AirportKSISmall Airport
Macenta AirportMCASmall Airport
Voinjama AirportVOISmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Conakry

Around Macenta

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 38
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 13
Restaurants 11
Cafes 17
Bars 21
Hotels 2
Libraries 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Macenta

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • PONT
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Usine de Thé

🇬🇳 About Guinea

Capital Conakry
Population 12,414,318
Area 245,857 km²
GDP (USD) $22,407,615,556
GDP per capita $1,555
HDI 0.500
Life expectancy 60.7 years
Internet users 26.5%
Urban population 37.7%
Currency GNF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +224
TLD .gn
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macenta

What is the population of Macenta?

Macenta has a population of 68,020 residents and is located in Guinea. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 314.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Macenta?

Macenta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.6 inches.

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