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Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tanganyika · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kabalo is a mid-size city in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 81,191. Elevation: 1,837 ft (560 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

81,191 Population 256/sq mi density
1,837 ft Elevation 560 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
45.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kabalo

Kabalo is a town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is in Tanganyika province on the Lualaba River and is the administrative center of Kabalo territory.

People

Population81,191
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Population81,191
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Coordinates-6.0526°, 26.9143°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTanganyika
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation45.3 inches (1,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabalo

Kabalo is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tanganyika) with a population of 81,191. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet (560 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 45.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kabalo

Kabalo has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Dec (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1085 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 19.5° / 32.7° 152.1
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 19.1° / 33.4° 125.3
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 19.7° / 34.5° 131.6
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 19.9° / 33° 102.7
May 26.2°C / 79°F 18.2° / 35.5° 29.2
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 15.6° / 35.6° 3.9
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 14.7° / 35.8° 15.2
Aug 28°C / 82°F 17.2° / 38.3° 19.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 19.7° / 38° 40.4
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 20.4° / 37.1° 115.3
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.8° / 32.6° 189.8
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 19.8° / 32.1° 160.2
Kabalo 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,837 ft (560 m)
Area317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates-6.0526°N, 26.9143°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on May 24, 2024.

Sep 11, 1992 29 km W of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.4 29 km
Dec 11, 1995 29 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.7 29 km
Sep 23, 1992 24 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 25 km
Dec 11, 1995 42 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 42 km
Sep 25, 1992 16 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 17 km
Jun 20, 1993 10 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 11 km
Sep 19, 1992 35 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 36 km
Oct 21, 1992 33 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 34 km
Aug 4, 1999 43 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 43 km
Sep 16, 1992 45 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 45 km
May 24, 2024 42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 44 km
Sep 15, 1992 67 km W of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 68 km
May 20, 2005 31 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 32 km
Jul 13, 2015 78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 145 km
Mar 3, 2022 64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 64 km
Jan 18, 2017 38 km S of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 39 km
Sep 23, 1992 51 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.9 52 km
Feb 16, 2008 67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.8 67 km
Feb 16, 2008 47 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.6 47 km
Sep 23, 1992 43 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.6 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
February 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Warmest
October 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Wettest

Kabalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in June to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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Train Stations in Kabalo

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kabalo
Katanda

Airports Near Kabalo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabalo AirportKBOSmall Airport
Kongolo AirportKOOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Kabalo

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇩 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 Kabalo

What is the population of Kabalo?

Kabalo has a population of 81,191 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 317.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabalo?

Kabalo 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 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches.

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