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Babamba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tshopo · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Babamba is a mid-size city in Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 81,740. Elevation: 2,493 ft (760 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

81,740 Population 43/sq mi density
2,493 ft Elevation 760 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
68.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population81,740
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain68.3 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Population81,740
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Coordinates0.1833°, 27.4833°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTshopo
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation68.3 inches (1,734 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Babamba

Babamba is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tshopo) with a population of 81,740. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet (760 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Babamba

Babamba has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.1°C), the coldest is Sep (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.9° 93.3
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 18.1° / 31.2° 85.5
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 19.1° / 30.7° 169.4
Apr 23.6°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29.4° 154.4
May 23.5°C / 74°F 18.9° / 29.7° 115.0
Jun 23°C / 73°F 18.3° / 29.4° 101.7
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 17.8° / 29.2° 213.5
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 18.1° / 29.1° 147.5
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 18.2° / 28.7° 164.6
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28.4° 201.2
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 27.7° 224.6
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.7° 155.0
Babamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Area1,917.9 sq mi (4,967.4 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates0.1833°N, 27.4833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 16, 2024.

Dec 1, 2013 240 km NNE of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 148 km
Feb 1, 2003 176 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 124 km
Aug 27, 2024 213 km SE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 134 km
Oct 4, 1998 142 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 136 km
Nov 23, 2013 145 km ESE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 128 km
Mar 9, 2018 203 km SE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 135 km
Oct 14, 1998 222 km W of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 45 km
Apr 18, 2019 195 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 105 km
Sep 16, 2024 215 km SE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 144 km
Apr 7, 2019 124 km W of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 84 km
May 16, 2013 230 km WSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 68 km
Nov 5, 2009 181 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 138 km
Nov 11, 2012 129 km WSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in Warmest
April 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

Babamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in July to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (3.2").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Babamba

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Babamba

What is the population of Babamba?

Babamba has a population of 81,740 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 1,917.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Babamba?

Babamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.3 inches.

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