Makanza or Mankanza Territory is an administrative area in Équateur Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

[2] It lies along the main channel of the Congo River.

[4] The territory was created by presidential order on 6 October 1976.

[5] In the early 21st century, bandits operated in the area.

[7] In addition to the town of Makanza, officially a commune, the territory is divided into three sectors:[3] The main towns are: