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Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo

South Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kabare is a mid-size city in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 37,034. Elevation: 6,549 ft (1,996 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,034 Population 55/sq mi density
6,549 ft Elevation 1,996 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
87.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kabare

Kabaré or Kibare is a town in the Bilanga Department of Gnagna Province in eastern Burkina Faso.

People

Population37,034
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain87.8 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,549 ft (1,996 m)
Population37,034
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation6,549 ft (1,996 m)
Coordinates-2.4968°, 28.7908°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceSouth Kivu
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation87.8 inches (2,229 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabare

Kabare is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (South Kivu) with a population of 37,034. The city sits at an elevation of 6,549 feet (1,996 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kabare

Kabare has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Sep (19°C), the coldest is Jul (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 12.9° / 25.2° 156.0
Feb 19°C / 66°F 13.1° / 25.9° 154.1
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 13.2° / 26.3° 194.2
Apr 18.7°C / 66°F 13.3° / 25.2° 206.0
May 18.4°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.5° 107.5
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 10.3° / 23.7° 61.2
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 9.9° / 24.8° 22.8
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 26.1° 40.4
Sep 19°C / 66°F 12.3° / 26.5° 89.2
Oct 19°C / 66°F 12.8° / 25.9° 187.6
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 25° 369.1
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 13.8° / 24.8° 205.5
Kabare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,549 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,549 ft (1,996 m)
Area669.1 sq mi (1,732.9 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4968°N, 28.7908°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 72 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 25 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 41 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 78 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 49 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 108 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 18 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 86 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 147 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 112 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 85 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 133 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 93 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 86 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 23 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 59 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 25 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 88 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 120 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 129 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 132 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 139 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 7.0 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 6.6 in
March 62°F (16°C) 7.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in Warmest
October 62°F (16°C) 7.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 8.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 8.1 in

Kabare has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in January to 62°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Kabare

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire Canya - - - -
Ecole primaire Kidodobo - - - -
Ecole primaire Cifuma - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kabare

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Okapi - MP3 96 kbps
Radio Svein radio comunitaria MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Kabare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librairie SIM0.0
Librairie SIM0.0
Library of ISDR Bukavu0.0
Library of ISDR Bukavu0.0

Farmers Markets in Kabare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bugarama Market
Bugarama Site
Gaturika
Gaturika
Gishoma Modern Market
Kadashya
Kadashya
Karusharirizi
Karusharirizi
Kubadive
Kubadive
Kucyapa
Limanga
Limanga
Marché Central de Bagira
Marché Central de Bagira
Marché Central de Kadutu
Marché Central de Kadutu
Marché de Chamwaki
Marché de Chamwaki
Marché de Kamagene
Marché de Kamagene
Marché de Mulwa
Marché de Mulwa
Marché de Mwanzi
Marché de Mwanzi
Marche Kibonge
Marche Kibonge
Marché Nguba
Marché Nguba
Marché Nyawera
Marché Nyawera
Marché Tubimbi
Marché Tubimbi
Nkafu Brasserie
Petit Marché de Nyamiera
Petit Marché de Nyamiera
Petit Marché Nyarwizimya
Petit Marché Nyarwizimya
Rubyiro Site
Rusizi Market

Clinics in Kabare

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé Cigurhi

Stadiums & Teams in Kabare

TeamLeagueDivision
De la Concorde kadutu

Airports Near Kabare

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bukavu Kavumu AirportBKYMedium Airport
Kamembe AirportKMEMedium Airport
Bulongo Kigogo Airport-Small Airport
Kamituga Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Kabare

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
centre psychiatrique SOSAME

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kabare

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Kahuzi-Biega National ParkNatural1980

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

🇨🇩 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Kabare

Kahuzi-Biega National Park
Natural · inscribed 1980
A vast area of primary tropical forest dominated by two spectacular extinct volcanoes, Kahuzi and Biega, the park has a diverse and abundant fauna. One of the last groups of eastern lowland (graueri) gorillas (consisting of only some 250 individuals) lives at ...

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 Kabare

What is the population of Kabare?

Kabare has a population of 37,034 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 669.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabare?

Kabare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.

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