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Bakwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Uele · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bakwa is a large city in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 100,575. Elevation: 2,185 ft (666 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

100,575 Population 316/sq mi density
2,185 ft Elevation 666 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population100,575
Density316/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Population100,575
Population Density316 / sq mi
Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Coordinates4.1263°, 27.3953°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Uele
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,704 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bakwa

Bakwa is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Uele) with a population of 100,575. The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet (666 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Bakwa

Bakwa has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.6°C), the coldest is Jul (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 16.3° / 36.5° 19.8
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 16.8° / 38.8° 17.3
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 19.1° / 39° 89.9
Apr 25.5°C / 78°F 19.8° / 36° 144.0
May 24.8°C / 77°F 19.5° / 32.5° 165.9
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 18.7° / 30.7° 156.9
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 18.4° / 29.9° 203.9
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 18.4° / 30.6° 165.2
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 18.7° / 30.6° 173.0
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 19° / 30° 204.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 17.5° / 30.9° 118.7
Dec 25°C / 77°F 16.1° / 34° 33.9
Bakwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates4.1263°N, 27.3953°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 6, 1994.

Feb 6, 1994 126 km NNW of Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 8.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Bakwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near Bakwa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boeli AirstripSmall Airport
Doruma AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Bakwa

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 Bakwa

What is the population of Bakwa?

Bakwa has a population of 100,575 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 316 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bakwa?

Bakwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

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