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Boende, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tshuapa · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Boende is a mid-size city in Tshuapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 50,794. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

50,794 Population 159/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
83.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Boende

Boende is a city and capital of Tshuapa Province, lying on the Tshuapa River, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a river port with riverboats sailing to Kinshasa via Mbandaka and is also home to an airport. As of 2009, it had an estimated population of 36,158. The national language used locally is Lingala.

People

Population50,794
Density159/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain83.7 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Population50,794
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates-0.2816°, 20.8805°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTshuapa
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation83.7 inches (2,125 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boende

Boende is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tshuapa) with a population of 50,794. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Boende

Boende has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Apr (0°C), the coldest is Apr (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1004 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 143.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 256.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 262.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 161.0
Boende has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2816°N, 20.8805°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.7"
120% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 22, 2021.

Jan 22, 2021 106 km NE of Boende, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.7 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in

Boende has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 83.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (5.0").

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Farmers Markets in Boende

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boende Central Marche

Hotels in Boende

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Reference
Résidence Marelo

Monuments in Boende

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boende Monument

Airports Near Boende

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boende AirportBNBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boende

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ENA Boende Aéroport
ENA Boende Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa

🇨🇩 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 Boende

What is the population of Boende?

Boende has a population of 50,794 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boende?

Boende has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.7 inches.

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