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Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

South Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bukavu is a major city in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 816,811. Elevation: 5,351 ft (1,631 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

816,811 Population 138,678/sq mi density
5,351 ft Elevation 1,631 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
87.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Bukavu

Bukavu

Bukavu is a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), lying at the extreme south-western edge of Lake Kivu, west of Cyangugu in Rwanda, and separated from it by the outlet of the Ruzizi River. It is the capital of the South Kivu Province and as of 2012 it had an estimated population of 806,940.

People

Population816,811
Density138,678/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain87.8 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,351 ft (1,631 m)
Population816,811
Population Density138,678 / sq mi
Elevation5,351 ft (1,631 m)
Coordinates-2.4908°, 28.8428°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceSouth Kivu
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation87.8 inches (2,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bukavu

Bukavu is a major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (South Kivu) with a population of 816,811. The city sits at an elevation of 5,351 feet (1,631 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Bukavu

Bukavu has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Sep (19°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 12.9° / 25.2° 156.0
Feb 19°C / 66°F 13.1° / 25.9° 154.1
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 13.2° / 26.3° 194.2
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 13.3° / 25.2° 206.0
May 18.4°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.5° 107.5
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.7° 61.2
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 22.8
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 26.1° 40.4
Sep 19°C / 66°F 12.3° / 26.5° 89.2
Oct 19°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.9° 187.6
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 25° 369.1
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 13.8° / 24.8° 205.5
Bukavu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,351 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,351 ft (1,631 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density138,678/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4908°N, 28.8428°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 70 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 23 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 39 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 46 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 76 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 113 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 13 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 80 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 146 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 110 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 91 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 113 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 133 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 83 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 17 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 93 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 92 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 56 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 26 km
Mar 3, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 117 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 127 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 129 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 135 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 5.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 6.5 in
April 65°F (19°C) 7.0 in Wettest
May 65°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest
October 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 6.0 in

Bukavu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 60°F in January to 67°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Bukavu

Institution Type Founded Website
Collège Amani College - ,
Collège George Simamu College - ,
Collège Norbert College - ,
Collège Royal College - ,
Collège Umoja College - ,
Institut Supérieur de Dévelopement Durable (ISDR) University - Visit →
Université Catholique de Bukavu University - ,
Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB) University - Visit →
Université Évangélique en Afrique University - Visit →
Universite Evangelique en Afrique - Faculte de Medecine University - ,
Université Officiel de Bukakvu University - Visit →

Schools in Bukavu

265+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire Mulwa - - - -
Ecole primaire Camp Mweze - - - -
Ecole primaire Nyanja - - - -
Ecole primaire Ntwali - - - -
Ecole primaire Nyakaliba - - - -
École Primaire Hodari - - - -
École primaire Elimu - - - -
École Primaire Nidunga - - - -
École primaire Ulindi - - - -
Ecole primaire Kahuwa - - - -
Ecole primaire Furaha - - - -
Ecole primaire Tuendelee - - - -
École Primaire Nguba - - - -
Bwindi - - - -
Ecole primaire Mugererbo - - - -
École primaire Benemudaka - - - -
Ecole primaire Kalwa - - - -
Ecole primaire Kigoma - - - -
Primary School Myange - - - -
ITFM: Institut Technique Fundi Maendeleo - - - -
Institut Fadhili - - - -
SOS Villages for Children - - - -
ISM - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Étoile - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Espoir - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Gardienat - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Saint Michel - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Elite - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Elo Nyamugo - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Dane - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Confiance - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Chem Chem - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Cebya - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Charme - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Busiba - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Camp Cinema - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Brain - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Bon Berger - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Baraka - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Amani - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Ashuza - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Aksante - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Adora - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Aigle de Vision - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Rubangisa - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Safi-Kwetu - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Karhale - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Rehema - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Oda - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Omega La Merveille - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Namur - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Noella - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Mon Bon Village - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Merci Wesha - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Michel - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Matimanyi - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Mapatano - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Maria Utuangaziye - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Maman Gloria - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Malkiya - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Maendeleo - - - -
Complexe Scolaire l'Héritage - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Levert - - - -
Complexe Scolaire le Miracle - - - -
Complexe Scolaire le Prophète - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Lapereau - - - -
Complexe Scolaire le Bonheur - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Victoire - - - -
Complexe Scolaire l'Amitié - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Souplexe - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Reflexion - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Reine - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Puissance Divine - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Persévérance - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Production - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Franchise - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Gloire - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Famille - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Croisière - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Decouverte - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Colombe - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Conscience - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Kitoko 2 - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Kamanzema - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Jean-Jacques - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Ibuye - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Incence - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Gracia - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Horizon - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Fazili - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Foyer du Savoir - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mulamba - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mulambula - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mushekere - - - -
Ecole Primaire Matendo - - - -
Ecole Primaire Malu - - - -
Ecole Primaire la Veronica - - - -
École Primaire la Référence - - - -
Ecole Primaire Luganda - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kiriza - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kinjuba - - - -
Ecole Primaire Buholo - - - -
Ecole Primaire Aden - - - -
Ecole Primaire Amkeni - - - -
Ecole Primaire Ushindi Cikera - - - -
Ecole Primaire Salongo Lwana - - - -
Ecole Primaire Tuungane - - - -
Ecole Primaire Robozo - - - -
École Primaire Sainte Jeanne de Lestonnac - - - -
École Primaire Kataliko - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kabika - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mignos - - - -
Institut Astere - - - -
Institut Augustino - - - -
Institut Alpha - - - -
Institut Akya - - - -
Ecole Primaire Uaminifu - - - -
Ecole Primaire Nyarwizimya - - - -
Institut Bora - - - -
Institut Bangu - - - -
Institut Kabasha - - - -
Institut Kabuye - - - -
Institut Cidasa - - - -
Institut Ciriri - - - -
Institut Katibu - - - -
Université de Proximité - - - -
Institut Matumaini - - - -
Institut Mahama - - - -
Institut Maendeleo - - - -
Institut la Vision - - - -
Institut la Varonique - - - -
Institut la Clochette - - - -
Institut la Trinite - - - -
Institut Mulwa - - - -
Institut Mulindwa - - - -
Institut Mulamba - - - -
Institut Mgr Bya'Ene - - - -
Lucée Arche de l’unité - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Laperaux - - - -
École primaire l’Estonac - - - -
Institut Vangu - - - -
Institut Tupendane - - - -
Institut Saint Matthieu - - - -
Institut Plateau - - - -
Institut Olimba - - - -
Institut Mushere - - - -
Lycée Nyakavogo - - - -
Lycée Familiya Dei - - - -
Lycée Cesar - - - -
Lycée Cirezi - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Notre Dame de la Paix/Nguba - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Saint Israël - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Découverte - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Elite - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Saint Joseph - - - -
Complexe scolaire LA FONTAINE - - - -
Ecole de la paix - Communaute de Sant 'Egidio - - - -
École Primaire Saint François Xavier - - - -
École Primaire Saint François Xavier - - - -
Institut Bahati - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Mwanzo - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Merci Wesha - - - -
Wima School - - - -
Collège Alfajiri - - - -
Institut Superieur Pédagogique de Bukavu - - - -
Ecole primaire Mulwa - - - -
Ecole primaire Camp Mweze - - - -
Ecole primaire Nyanja - - - -
Ecole primaire Ntwali - - - -
Ecole primaire Nyakaliba - - - -
École Primaire Hodari - - - -
Ecole primaire Canya - - - -
École primaire Elimu - - - -
École Primaire Nidunga - - - -
École primaire Ulindi - - - -
Ecole primaire Kahuwa - - - -
Ecole primaire Cifuma - - - -
Ecole primaire Furaha - - - -
Ecole primaire Tuendelee - - - -
École Primaire Nguba - - - -
Bwindi - - - -
Ecole primaire Mugererbo - - - -
Ecole primaire Kalwa - - - -
ITFM: Institut Technique Fundi Maendeleo - - - -
Institut Fadhili - - - -
SOS Villages for Children - - - -
ISM - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Étoile - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Espoir - - - -
Groupe Scolaire Gardienat - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Saint Michel - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Elite - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Elo Nyamugo - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Dane - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Confiance - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Chem Chem - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Cebya - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Charme - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Busiba - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Camp Cinema - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Brain - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Bon Berger - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Baraka - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Amani - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Ashuza - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Aksante - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Adora - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Aigle de Vision - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Rubangisa - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Safi-Kwetu - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Karhale - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Rehema - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Oda - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Omega La Merveille - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Namur - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Noella - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Mon Bon Village - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Merci Wesha - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Michel - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Matimanyi - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Mapatano - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Maria Utuangaziye - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Maman Gloria - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Malkiya - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Maendeleo - - - -
Complexe Scolaire l'Héritage - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Levert - - - -
Complexe Scolaire le Miracle - - - -
Complexe Scolaire le Prophète - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Lapereau - - - -
Complexe Scolaire le Bonheur - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Victoire - - - -
Complexe Scolaire l'Amitié - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Souplexe - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Reflexion - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Reine - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Puissance Divine - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Persévérance - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Production - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Franchise - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Gloire - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Famille - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Croisière - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Decouverte - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Colombe - - - -
Complexe Scolaire la Conscience - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Kitoko 2 - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Kamanzema - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Jean-Jacques - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Ibuye - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Incence - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Gracia - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Horizon - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Fazili - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Foyer du Savoir - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mulamba - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mulambula - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mushekere - - - -
Ecole Primaire Matendo - - - -
Ecole Primaire Malu - - - -
Ecole Primaire la Veronica - - - -
École Primaire la Référence - - - -
Ecole Primaire Luganda - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kiriza - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kinjuba - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bukavu

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Okapi - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Svein radio comunitaria MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Bukavu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librairie SIM0.0
Librairie SIM0.0
Library of ISDR Bukavu0.0
Library of ISDR Bukavu0.0

Farmers Markets in Bukavu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bugarama Market
Bugarama Site
Buhinga Market
Gaturika
Gaturika
Gishoma Modern Market
Ingurube Market
Kadashya
Kadashya
Karusharirizi
Karusharirizi
Kubadive
Kubadive
Kucyapa
Limanga
Limanga
Marché Central de Bagira
Marché Central de Bagira
Marché Central de Kadutu
Marché Central de Kadutu
Marché de Chamwaki
Marché de Chamwaki
Marché de Kamagene
Marché de Kamagene
Marché de Mulwa
Marché de Mulwa
Marché de Mwanzi
Marché de Mwanzi
Marche Kibonge
Marche Kibonge
Marché Nguba
Marché Nguba
Marché Nyawera
Marché Nyawera
Marché Tubimbi
Marché Tubimbi
Nkafu Brasserie
Petit Marché de Nyamiera
Petit Marché de Nyamiera
Petit Marché Nyarwizimya
Petit Marché Nyarwizimya
Rubyiro Site
Rusizi Market
Rwesero Market

Hotels in Bukavu

37 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Begonias
Best Kivu Hôtel
Bulungu Hotel
Coco Lodge
Emirates
Freezone panzi
Hôtel Alba
Hotel Angel
Hôtel BACH PALACE
Hôtel Beau Lieu
Hôtel Belvédère 2
Hotel Chikoma
Hôtel Dialogue
Hôtel Elila
Hôtel Elizabeth
Hotel Exaucé Blue Sky
Hôtel Horizon
Hôtel la Manne.
Hôtel MAMU
Hôtel Mont-Kahuzi
Hôtel Nard
Hotel New Residence
Hôtel New Riviera
Hôtel Rivière Ruzizi
Hôtel Shalom
Hôtel Touriste
Joli Logis
Kabanda
Karibu
Le Cadre
Maison BUMPALASSE
Maison Lwanguku
Maison RAFIKI
New Riviera
Orchids Safari Club
Panorama Hotel
Résidence Hôtel

Restaurants in Bukavu

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAZIMA CAFE
Coco Lodge
Connexion Beach
LA GAIETE RESTO BAR
Le gourmet
Maman Kindja
Negrita
Patmos
Restaurant 3.5
Restaurant aux Élysées
Resto Bar LE MERIDIEN
Salt & Pepper
Starco

Cafes in Bukavu

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kivuhub
Le Quotidien
MONUSCO SK HQ

Theatres in Bukavu

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphithéâtre Père George Defour

Monuments in Bukavu

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Place de l'Indépendance

Castles in Bukavu

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kashandagwe family

Clinics in Bukavu

49 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asili Clinic
Asili Clinic
Biosadec Clinic
Centre de santé Bralima
Centre de Santé CECA 40 Camp Mweze
Centre de santé Ciriri RAU
Centre de santé Croix rouge nguba
Centre de Santé de Nyamuhinga
Centre de Santé FUNU
Centre de Santé Kahero Sikash
Centre de Santé Maendeleo Cimpunda
Centre de Santé Mgr Emmanuel KATALIKO
Centre de Santé Mulezi
Centre Hospitalier BIOPHARM
Centre Hospitalier Medicure
Centre Medica de Bukavu Bioglodi
Clinique Al-Imdaad
Clinique Alpha Vision
Clinique Ami des Enfants
Clinique Baraka
Clinique Bernard
Clinique Béthesaida
Clinique Biophrarme
Clinique Bukavu
Clinique Don Beni 2
Clinique Don Benit
Clinique Ebenezer
Clinique Exauce
Clinique Fuller
Clinique Jésus Miséricordieux
Clinique la Guerison
Clinique la Victoire
Clinique Miracle de Dieu
Clinique Olame
Clinique Ophtamologique
Clinique Resurrection Health
Clinique Ruhigita
Clinique Saint Luc
Clinique Saint Raphael
Clinique Saint Robert
Clinique Skyborn
Clinique Universitaire UOB
Hopital Mère_enfant/ Kesho Kongo Asbl
La puissance de Dieu
Polyclinique Impact Médical
Polyclinique Sainte Anaclé
Polyclinique Santé Plus
SOS Villages for Children Clinic
Tradi Praticien Cidasa 2

Dentists in Bukavu

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire Dentaire

Gas Stations in Bukavu

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CD #364509097
CD #369091291
CD #729366298
CD #9283244899
GPI Fuel Station
Station Ihusi
Station Service

Banks in Bukavu

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANCIENNE COOPERATIVE
Bank of Africa
Banque Commerciale du Congo BCDC
Baobab Crédit Epargne
Coopec Nyawera
Ecobank- Bukavu
Fbn Bank
FINCA
FINCA
Pro Credit Bank
RAWBANK KADUTU
TMB BANK

Shopping Malls in Bukavu

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Primera Gold Sud-Kivu

Stadiums & Teams in Bukavu

TeamLeagueDivision
De la Concorde kadutu

Airports Near Bukavu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bukavu Kavumu AirportBKYMedium Airport
Kamembe AirportKMEMedium Airport
Bulongo Kigogo Airport-Small Airport
Kamituga Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bukavu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
centre psychiatrique SOSAME

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bukavu

124 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
8ème CEPAC AMANI NGUBA
8ème CEPAC AMANI NGUBA
Adepr
Aumonerie Catholique ISP-Bukavu
Aumonerie Catholique ISP-Bukavu
Aumônerie Universitaire Protestante ISDR Bukavu (Temple Jérusalem)
Aumônerie Universitaire Protestante ISDR Bukavu (Temple Jérusalem)
Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Paix
Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Paix
chapelle Dom's
chapelle Dom's
Eglise 5e CELPA Antokia
Eglise 5e CELPA Antokia
Eglise 5e CELPA Bagira
Eglise 5e CELPA Bagira
Eglise 5e CELPA Beroya
Eglise 5e CELPA Beroya
Eglise 5e CELPA Uwezo Wa Neno
Eglise 5e CELPA Uwezo Wa Neno
Eglise 8e CEPAC Amani
Eglise 8e CEPAC Amani
Eglise 8e CEPAC Ararat
Eglise 8e CEPAC Ararat
Eglise 8e CEPAC Bagira
Eglise 8e CEPAC Bagira
Eglise 8e CEPAC Bethel
Eglise 8e CEPAC Bethel
Eglise 8e CEPAC Kabue
Eglise 8e CEPAC Kabue
Eglise 8e CEPAC Kesheni
Eglise 8e CEPAC Kesheni
Église 8e CEPAC Mukukwe
Église 8e CEPAC Mukukwe
Église 8e CEPAC Mushehe
Église 8e CEPAC Mushehe
Eglise 8e CEPAC Sayuni
Eglise 8e CEPAC Sayuni
Eglise Ahadi-Nyamugo
Eglise Ahadi-Nyamugo
Église Anglicane
Église Anglicane
Eglise Bethel Kisima Ya Baraka
Eglise Bethel Kisima Ya Baraka
Eglise BETHSAIDA
Eglise BETHSAIDA
Eglise Bima
Eglise Bima
Eglise Brahnamiste Bugabo
Eglise Brahnamiste Bugabo
Eglise Catholique Bagira
Eglise Catholique Bagira
Eglise Catholique Conforti
Eglise Catholique Conforti
Eglise Catholique Kahero
Eglise Catholique Kahero
Eglise Catholique Labote
Eglise Catholique Labote
Eglise Catholique Maison de Salut
Eglise Catholique Maison de Salut
Eglise Catholique Saint Charle Lwanga
Eglise Catholique Saint Charle Lwanga
Eglise Catholique Saint François
Eglise Catholique Saint François
Eglise Catholique Saint Jean Baptiste
Eglise Catholique Saint Jean Baptiste
Eglise Catholique Vamaro
Eglise Catholique Vamaro
Eglise CELPA Baraka
Eglise CELPA Baraka
Eglise CELPA Horebu
Eglise CELPA Horebu
Église Crisco
Église Crisco
Église Filadelfphia Francophone
Église Filadelfphia Francophone
Eglise Kibanguiste
Eglise Kibanguiste
Eglise la Borne
Eglise la Borne
Eglise La Louange
Eglise La Louange
Eglise La Louange
Eglise La Louange
Eglise La Louange
Eglise La Louange
Église Mater Day
Église Mater Day
Église Méthodiste Bya'Ene
Église Méthodiste Bya'Ene
Eglise Mizetuni
Eglise Mizetuni
Église Nazareen
Église Nazareen
Église Neo-Apostolique
Église Neo-Apostolique
Église Philadelfiya
Église Philadelfiya
Église Sainte Montagne
Église Sainte Montagne
Eglise Salut pour les Nations
Eglise Salut pour les Nations
Eglise Victory Church
Eglise Victory Church
Mater Dei
Mater Dei
Mausolée Mgr Munzihirwa,Kataliko,Mbogha
Mausolée Mgr Munzihirwa,Kataliko,Mbogha
Mosquée de Kadutu
Mosquée de Karhale
Paroisse Catholique Cimbunda
Paroisse Catholique Cimbunda
Paroisse Saint François Xavier
Paroisse Saint François Xavier
Paroisse Saint Vincent Paloti De Karhale
Paroisse Saint Vincent Paloti De Karhale
Paroisse St Pierre Claver de Nguba
Paroisse St Pierre Claver de Nguba
Pères Xavériens
Pères Xavériens
Sanctuaire D'adoration Chez Le Père Carme
Sanctuaire D'adoration Chez Le Père Carme
Sanctuaire Vamaro
Shirika St sylvestre Murhundu
Shirika St sylvestre Murhundu

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation
1,498 m (4,915 ft)
Area
60.0 km² (23.2 mi²)
Founded
1901
Website
mairiedebukavu.net/
Twinned With
Palermo

Around Bukavu

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 138
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 13
Cafes 3
Bars 6
Supermarkets 8
Banks 10
Hotels 29
Libraries 2
Parks 17
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 10

🇨🇩 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 Bukavu

What is the population of Bukavu?

Bukavu has a population of 816,811 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 138,678 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bukavu?

Bukavu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.

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