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Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Lomami · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kamina is a large city in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 200,184. Elevation: 3,688 ft (1,124 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

200,184 Population 636/sq mi density
3,688 ft Elevation 1,124 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
50.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kamina

Kamina

Kamina is the capital city of Haut-Lomami Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

People

Population200,184
Density636/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Population200,184
Population Density636 / sq mi
Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Coordinates-8.7351°, 24.9980°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Lomami
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation50.3 inches (1,277 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kamina

Kamina is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Lomami) with a population of 200,184. The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet (1,124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kamina

Kamina has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Sep (26°C), the coldest is Jun (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1206 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 28.8° 172.8
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 16.8° / 29.4° 165.5
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 17.1° / 29.9° 201.1
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 15.5° / 28.7° 104.0
May 21.2°C / 70°F 12.7° / 29.3° 11.1
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 10.6° / 29.7° 0.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 10.8° / 31.3° 0.5
Aug 23.6°C / 74°F 13.3° / 34.4° 4.2
Sep 26°C / 79°F 16.2° / 35.9° 34.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 17.7° / 35.1° 122.7
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 17.6° / 31.6° 197.6
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 17.4° / 29.6° 192.5
Kamina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Area314.8 sq mi (815.3 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7351°N, 24.9980°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 3, 2018.

Apr 15, 1997 75 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 150 km
Jul 15, 2006 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 115 km
Feb 3, 2018 9 km NW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Kamina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kamina

Institution Type Founded Website
Bureau Administratif Université Methodiste University
Institut Supérieur Pédagogique College
ISSS University
UNIKAM University

Schools in Kamina

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut LUANGA
Complexe Scolaire La Termitère
Maranatha
EP Twendelee
internat Méthodiste
Institut LUBIMBI
Lycée WAKADILO
Institut MARANATHA
Complexe Scolaire La Fleur
Complexe Scolaire La Termitiere
Lycée MAHIDIO
Instutut LUBIMBI
Instutut LUBIMBI
CS TABORA
Complexe Scolaire La Termitère
Maranatha
EP Twendelee
internat Méthodiste
Institut LUBIMBI
Lycée WAKADILO
Institut MARANATHA
Complexe Scolaire La Fleur
Complexe Scolaire La Termitiere
Lycée MAHIDIO
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Radio Stations near Kamina

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Kamina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché 82
Marché Central
Marché Central
Marché R.V.A
Marché R.V.A

Hotels in Kamina

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BARON
Hôtel Comina
Hotel DE LA GARE
Hotel de la Gare
Hôtel DG
Hotel ILDA
KYAKULOMBA

Restaurants in Kamina

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TAVERNE

Cafes in Kamina

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria Méthodiste

Theme Parks in Kamina

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ecran géant

Clinics in Kamina

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique SNCC
Lupandilo
Polyclinique Christ ma vie

Veterinaries in Kamina

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conseil Provincial de l'Ordre des Medecins Vétérinaires

Train Stations in Kamina

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fukui
Kamina
Kasao
Kikoko

Gas Stations in Kamina

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LPS Station Service

Banks in Kamina

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Centrale du Congo
TMB Bank

Breweries in Kamina

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie BRASIMBA KAMINA
Brasserie BRASIMBA KAMINA

Stadiums & Teams in Kamina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kamina

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kamina Air BaseMedium Airport
Kamina City AirportKMNSmall Airport
Kanene AirportSmall Airport
Luniemu AirportSmall Airport
Songa AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kamina

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PTTE

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kamina

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre de Reveil la Révélation
Centre de Reveil la Révélation
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Pierre Vivante
Eglise Pierre Vivante
LA BORNE
LA BORNE
Méthodiste Kamina Centre
Méthodiste Kamina Centre
Méthodiste Unie au Nord-Katanga
Méthodiste Unie au Nord-Katanga
Paroisse Père Jean
Paroisse Père Jean
Paroisse Sainte Therèse
Paroisse Sainte Therèse
Paroisse USAFI Église Méthodiste
Paroisse Ville Méthodiste Unie au Nord Katanga
Paroisse Ville Méthodiste Unie au Nord Katanga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation
2,095 m (6,874 ft)

Around Kamina

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 31
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 2
Bars 1
Hotels 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 3

🇨🇩 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 Kamina

What is the population of Kamina?

Kamina has a population of 200,184 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 636 people per square mile, spread across 314.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kamina?

Kamina 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 71°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches.

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