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Buta, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bas-Uele · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Buta is a mid-size city in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 80,751. Elevation: 1,319 ft (402 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

80,751 Population 254/sq mi density
1,319 ft Elevation 402 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
64.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Buta

Buta

Buta is a city in the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, lying on the Rubi River, a tributary of the Itimbiri River. It is the capital of Bas-Uele province. As of 2012, it had an estimated population of 55,313.

People

Population80,751
Density254/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain64.4 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Population80,751
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Coordinates2.7858°, 24.7300°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceBas-Uele
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation64.4 inches (1,636 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buta

Buta is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Bas-Uele) with a population of 80,751. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet (402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Buta

Buta has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1715 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 70.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 124.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 182.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 178.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 152.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 174.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 207.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 263.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 165.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.0
Buta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates2.7858°N, 24.7300°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"
70% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.7 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in

Buta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Buta

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée catholique - - - -
Bumbi Rive Gauche Ecole - - - -
Mbota 1 Ecole - - - -
Nguru 1 Ecole - - - -
Mbota 2 Ecole - - - -
High School - - - -
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Hotels in Buta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Rubi

Train Stations in Buta

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buta Triangle
Buta Ville
Kotili
Kotili-Malikuta
Popoka

Gas Stations in Buta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Airports Near Buta

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buta Zega AirportBZUMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Saint-Joseph

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation
400 m (1,312 ft)

Around Buta

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hotels 1

🇨🇩 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 Buta

What is the population of Buta?

Buta has a population of 80,751 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buta?

Buta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.4 inches.

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