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Hyosha, Democratic Republic of the Congo

North Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hyosha is a mid-size city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 74,502. Elevation: 3,461 ft (1,055 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

74,502 Population 39/sq mi density
3,461 ft Elevation 1,055 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Hyosha

Mayi-Moya is a village in Beni Territory, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a 25-mile drive from the city of Beni north on the RN4 road. It was the location of a massacre in 2016.

People

Population74,502
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.2 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Population74,502
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Coordinates0.6978°, 29.5186°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceNorth Kivu
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation56.2 inches (1,428 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hyosha

Hyosha is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (North Kivu) with a population of 74,502. The city sits at an elevation of 3,461 feet (1,055 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Hyosha

Hyosha has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (23.8°C), the coldest is Nov (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1522 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 16.2° / 31.8° 70.0
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 16.6° / 33.5° 55.0
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 34.5° 152.0
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 17.1° / 33.6° 171.4
May 23°C / 73°F 16.7° / 31.5° 145.7
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 16° / 30.5° 129.0
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 15.7° / 31.4° 143.3
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 31.6° 119.0
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 16.4° / 32.4° 138.3
Oct 22.5°C / 72°F 16.5° / 31.2° 148.8
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 16.8° / 30.3° 146.5
Dec 22.5°C / 72°F 16.4° / 30.4° 103.8
Hyosha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,461 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Area1,929.1 sq mi (4,996.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates0.6978°N, 29.5186°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 59 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 74 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 140 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 68 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 106 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 74 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 136 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 78 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 71 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 26 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 80 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 77 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 77 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 97 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 49 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 128 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 108 km
Oct 23, 2000 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 150 km
Jan 27, 2002 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 24 km
Dec 15, 1990 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 81 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 97 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in

Hyosha has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 72°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Hyosha

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Roi David
Ecole Primaire Tuadibishe
École Primaire Kekelibo
École Primaire Mabasele
École Primaire Tembu
École Primaire Kebikeba
École Primaire Oicha Mabasele
École Primaire Bakaiku
Ecole Primaire Kitoho
Ecole Primaire Mbau
Ecole Primaire Oicha
École Primaire Tuende Mbele
EP. Amkeni
École primaire Muungano
École primaire Tuadibishe
École primaire Mwangaza
Ecole primaire Oicha
Ecole primaire Mbmbi
Institut Kebikeba
École primaire Mayazola
Complexe Scolaire le Copin
Complexe Scolaire Scolaire Mangwasi Maibo
Institut Babwisi
Institut Kiperse
Institut Mbau
Institut Kimbanguiste Kitoho
Institut Mbimbi
École primaire Maliese
Institut Mapendano
Institut Moera
Institut Pakanza
Institut Kapupa
Institut Bakaiku
Institut Babyisi
Ecole Primaire Mbimbi
École Primaire Kathundwi
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Farmers Markets in Hyosha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kabalaka
Kasoko Beu
Kasoko Itika
Kasoko kameru
Kasoko Limanga
Marché Boikene
Marché Boikene
Marché central de Beni Kilokwa
Marche De Camping
Marché de kalinda
Marché de Mavivi
Marché de Mbau
Marché Kalinda
Marché letrock
Marche Mexico Butsili
Marché Ndindi
Marche Sinamuli
Marcher Ngumo
Petit Marché Malepe
Petit Marche Mapemba
Petit Marché Mayangose
Petit marché Merlin
Tora Tina

Hotels in Hyosha

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Aux 3 Étoiles

Clinics in Hyosha

12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Hospitalier Col Vumbi
Centre Hospitalier Col Vumbi
Centre Hospitalier La Grace
Centre Hospitalier La Grace
Centre Hospitalier Le Rohe
Centre Hospitalier Le Rohe
Clin Salama
Clin Salama
Clinique Africano Face B
Clinique Africano Face B
Clinique Amani
Clinique Amani

Breweries in Hyosha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Usine d'Huile de Palme

Stadiums & Teams in Hyosha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hyosha

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beni AirportBNCSmall Airport
Bundibugyo AirportSmall Airport
Fort Portal AirportSmall Airport
Kasese AirportKSESmall Airport
Mambasa AirportSmall Airport
Nyankunde AirportSmall Airport
Rughenda AirfieldRUESmall Airport
Wageni AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hyosha

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CECA 20 Masosi
CECA MbimbiI
Eglise Anglican
Eglise Anglicane
Eglise Catholique
Eglise Catholique Majengo
Eglise Catholique Mbau
Eglise Catholique Mukaklra
Eglise Catholique Nazareth
Eglise Catholique Yeriko
Eglise CBCA
Eglise CBCA
Eglise CECA 20 20 Mukakira
Eglise CECA 20 Mabasele
Eglise CECA 20 Mbimbi
Eglise CEPC kitoho
Eglise EERA
Eglise Englican
Eglise Kimbanquiste Kitoho
Paroisse Saint Esprit

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Hyosha

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 38
Hospitals 1
Hotels 1
Places of Worship 13

🇨🇩 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 Hyosha

What is the population of Hyosha?

Hyosha has a population of 74,502 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 1,929.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hyosha?

Hyosha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches.

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