Makala
Makala is a locality in Kinshasa rural, Kinshasa City. Makala is situated nearby to the locality Kindele, as well as near Lemba-Gaba.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Interchange Tower and Makala Central Prison.
Interchange Tower
Photo: OtikolenoiL, CC0.
The Limete Tower is a tower located in the commune of Limete in Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Makala Central Prison
Prison
Makala Central Prison, or Makala Prison, is the biggest prison in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in its capital city, Kinshasa. It is located in the city center, 3 miles from the presidential palace. Makala Central Prison is situated 4 km northwest of Makala.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kinshasa.
Kinshasa
Photo: Antoine Moens de Hase, CC BY 2.0.
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It faces Brazzaville, the capital of the neighbouring Republic of the Congo, which can be seen in the distance across the wide Congo River.
Makala
- Type: Locality
- Location: Kinshasa rural, Kinshasa City, DR Congo, Central Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-4.3806° or 4° 22′ 50″ southLongitude
15.3161° or 15° 18′ 58″ eastElevation
304 metres (997 feet)Open location code
6F7QJ898+QCGeoNames ID
8260580
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