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Gandajika, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lomami · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Gandajika is a large city in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 208,051. Elevation: 2,631 ft (802 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

208,051 Population 658/sq mi density
2,631 ft Elevation 802 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
56.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Gandajika

Gandajika or Ngandajika is a town in Lomami province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the administrative center of the territory of the same name.

People

Population208,051
Density658/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain56.7 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Population208,051
Population Density658 / sq mi
Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Coordinates-6.7450°, 23.9533°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceLomami
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation56.7 inches (1,440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gandajika

Gandajika is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lomami) with a population of 208,051. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet (802 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Gandajika

Gandajika has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jun (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1271 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 19.2° / 32.2° 182.4
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 18.9° / 32.5° 136.8
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 19.1° / 32.6° 161.7
Apr 25°C / 77°F 18.8° / 31.7° 155.6
May 25.1°C / 77°F 16.4° / 33° 46.7
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 14.2° / 34° 2.5
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 14.7° / 35.4° 1.2
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 17.5° / 37.2° 23.3
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 19.3° / 36.7° 67.8
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 20.2° / 35.6° 140.6
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 31.7° 194.1
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 19.5° / 31.6° 158.8
Gandajika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,631 ft (802 m)
Area316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²)
Population Density658/sq mi
Coordinates-6.7450°N, 23.9533°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"
49% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Apr 17, 2001.

Apr 17, 2001 46 km SE of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 7.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 8.5 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in

Gandajika has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Gandajika

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut Denis Tshilombo
Institut Denis Tshilombo
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Hotels in Gandajika

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel MLB

Airports Near Gandajika

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mbuji Mayi AirportMJMMedium Airport
Bibanga AirportSmall Airport
Kashia AirportSmall Airport
Mwene-Ditu AirportSmall Airport
Tunta AirportKBNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gandajika

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Peniel Tabernacle Ngandajika (Nouveau Temple)
Peniel Tabernacle.
Salle de Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation
806 m (2,644 ft)

Around Gandajika

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 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 Gandajika

What is the population of Gandajika?

Gandajika has a population of 208,051 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 658 people per square mile, spread across 316.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gandajika?

Gandajika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.

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