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Bolenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Équateur · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bolenge is a mid-size city in Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 79,648. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

79,648 Population 251/sq mi density
1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
77.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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People

Population79,648
Density251/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain77.4 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Population79,648
Population Density251 / sq mi
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Coordinates-2.5667°, 22.0500°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceÉquateur
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation77.4 inches (1,966 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bolenge

Bolenge is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Équateur) with a population of 79,648. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Bolenge

Bolenge has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Nov (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30.8° 138.3
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 20.2° / 31.7° 110.8
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 32.2° 120.4
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 32.1° 108.9
May 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 32.1° 148.5
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32.5° 54.6
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 18.9° / 33.8° 63.9
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 20.1° / 33.4° 153.3
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 32° 162.5
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30.5° 194.2
Nov 24.1°C / 75°F 20.1° / 29.3° 209.6
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.8° 164.1
Bolenge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5667°N, 22.0500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.4"
104% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 12, 2019.

Jul 12, 2019 133 km NNW of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 115 km
Apr 25, 2012 131 km NW of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in Warmest
April 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

Bolenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Bolenge

0 stations within ~55 km.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bolenge

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Salonga National ParkNatural1984

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa

Around Bolenge

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🇨🇩 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bolenge

Salonga National Park
Natural · inscribed 1984
Salonga National Park is Africa's largest tropical rainforest reserve. Situated at the heart of the central basin of the Congo river, the park is very isolated and accessible only by water. It is the habitat of many endemic endangered species, such as the dwar...

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 Bolenge

What is the population of Bolenge?

Bolenge has a population of 79,648 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 251 people per square mile, spread across 317.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bolenge?

Bolenge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.4 inches.

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