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Bumba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mongala · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bumba is a large city in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 154,586. Elevation: 1,188 ft (362 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

154,586 Population 486/sq mi density
1,188 ft Elevation 362 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
69.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Bumba

Bumba

Bumba is a town and river port in the Mongala Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Lying on the Congo River, it is the administrative centre of the Bumba Territory. As of 2009, it has an estimated total population of 107,626 people. The town has neither electricity nor running water.

People

Population154,586
Density486/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain69.4 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Population154,586
Population Density486 / sq mi
Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Coordinates2.1877°, 22.4683°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceMongala
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation69.4 inches (1,762 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bumba

Bumba is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Mongala) with a population of 154,586. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Bumba

Bumba has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.1°C), the coldest is Oct (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1565 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 19.9° / 34.8° 60.7
Feb 28.1°C / 83°F 20.6° / 36.8° 58.2
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.9° 114.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 34.7° 116.9
May 26.6°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.3° 122.4
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 20.6° / 31.9° 159.6
Jul 24.7°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30.3° 217.0
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.8° 146.6
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 20.6° / 30.2° 142.4
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 20.7° / 30° 178.9
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 20.8° / 29.6° 177.3
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.9° 70.5
Bumba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,188 ft (362 m)
Area318.2 sq mi (824.2 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates2.1877°N, 22.4683°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.4"
83% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in Coldest
August 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in

Bumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.6").

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Farmers Markets in Bumba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché

Hotels in Bumba

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bumba

Train Stations in Bumba

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bumba
Bumba
Ebonda
Yamaluka
Yamisiko
Yangunda

Stadiums & Teams in Bumba

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Airports Near Bumba

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bolila Airport-Small Airport
Bumba AirportBMBSmall Airport
Engengele Airport-Small Airport
Mombongo Airport-Small Airport
Yalingimba Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bumba

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ Trinité
Notre Dame

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation
409 m (1,342 ft)

Around Bumba

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hotels 1
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 Bumba

What is the population of Bumba?

Bumba has a population of 154,586 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 318.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bumba?

Bumba 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 76°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.4 inches.

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