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Gbadolite, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nord-Ubangi · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Gbadolite is a mid-size city in Nord-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 73,835. Elevation: 1,365 ft (416 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gbadolite
Gbadolite or Gbado-Lite is the capital of Nord-Ubangi Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The town is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the Ubangi River at the border to the Central African Republic and 1,150 kilometres (710 mi) northeast of the national capital Kinshasa. Gbadolite was the ancestral home and residence of Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, later self-styled as Mobutu Sese Seko where airport, colleges, malls, supermarkets and libraries were built by the President in a program of modernization. Gbadolite is where Mobutu led the summit that would produce the Gbadolite Declaration, a short-lived ceasefire in the Angolan Civil War in 1989. By 1997, Mobutu fled to Rabat in Morocco as the rebels led by Laurent Kabila as the palaces of Gbadolite have been vandalized and looted which marked the end of Mobutu's dictatorship over 32 years of brutal dictatorship and the collapse of Zaire.
People
Climate
| Population | 73,835 |
| Population Density | 688 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.2790°, 21.0028° |
| Timezone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| Country | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| State / Province | Nord-Ubangi |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.0 inches (1,676 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gbadolite
Gbadolite is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Nord-Ubangi) with a population of 73,835. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet (416 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.
Climate in Gbadolite
Gbadolite has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.2°C), the coldest is Aug (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1561 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 107.3 sq mi (278.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.2790°N, 21.0028°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kinshasa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Gbadolite has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (1.1").
Schools in Gbadolite
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus de Tudu | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Gbadolite
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Gbadolite |
Airports Near Gbadolite
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gbadolite Airport | BDT | Medium Airport |
| Alindao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kotakoli Airbase | KLI | Small Airport |
| Mobaye Mbanga Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gbadolite
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ENA RDC Ouest Communauté Gengba | |
| ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ NOÉ | |
| Ève |
Quick Facts
Around Gbadolite
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gbadolite
1 places within 15 km
- • Palais de Mobutu
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Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gbadolite?
Gbadolite has a population of 73,835 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 688 people per square mile, spread across 107.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gbadolite?
Gbadolite has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches.