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Bulungu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kwilu · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bulungu is a mid-size city in Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 81,393. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

81,393 Population 2,292/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Bulungu

Bulungu is a community in the Kwilu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The town lies on the southwestern bank of the Kwilu River, downstream from Kikwit. Bulungu is the headquarters of the Bulungu Territory.
As of 2012 the population was estimated to be 57,168.

People

Population81,393
Density2,292/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population81,393
Population Density2,292 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates-4.5444°, 18.6036°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceKwilu
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bulungu

Bulungu is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kwilu) with a population of 81,393. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Bulungu

Bulungu has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Nov (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1488 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 20° / 31.6° 155.4
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 20.9° / 32.2° 160.5
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 20.2° / 32.3° 153.8
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31.5° 158.7
May 25.7°C / 78°F 20.2° / 31.9° 110.8
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 17.3° / 32.4° 17.0
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.9° 6.2
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 20° / 34.4° 57.6
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 20.7° / 33.7° 122.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 31.9° 182.1
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30.8° 193.7
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 30.5° 169.3
Bulungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²)
Population Density2,292/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5444°N, 18.6036°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 78°F (25°C) 5.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 7.7 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in

Bulungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.5").

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Airports Near Bulungu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kikwit AirportKKWMedium Airport
Busala AirportSmall Airport
Vanga AirportSmall Airport
Yembe Moke AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bulungu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise catholise Notre Dame de Fatima
ENA RDC ouest communauté Muyombo
ENA RDC ouest communauté muyombo vrai

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation
389 m (1,276 ft)

Around Bulungu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Places of Worship 2

🇨🇩 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 Bulungu

What is the population of Bulungu?

Bulungu has a population of 81,393 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 2,292 people per square mile, spread across 35.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bulungu?

Bulungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

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