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Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Maniema · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kampene is a mid-size city in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 37,034. Elevation: 2,139 ft (652 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,034 Population 6/sq mi density
2,139 ft Elevation 652 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kampene

Kampene is a town in Maniema province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is a center for informal artisanal gold mining.

People

Population37,034
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Population37,034
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Coordinates-3.5968°, 26.6672°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceManiema
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kampene

Kampene is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Maniema) with a population of 37,034. The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet (652 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kampene

Kampene has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.1°C), the coldest is Nov (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2277 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.7° 238.2
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 19.1° / 29.1° 202.5
Mar 23.6°C / 75°F 19.2° / 29.6° 264.5
Apr 23.5°C / 74°F 19.6° / 28.7° 260.1
May 23.7°C / 75°F 19° / 28.7° 115.9
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 16.9° / 28.6° 19.2
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 15.7° / 29.6° 34.5
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 16.6° / 31.5° 67.2
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 19.2° / 31.5° 126.6
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29.4° 267.1
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 18.9° / 28° 414.9
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 28.1° 266.6
Kampene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,139 ft (652 m)
Area6,258.1 sq mi (16,208.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5968°N, 26.6672°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Apr 20, 2008.

Apr 20, 2008 66 km W of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 66 km
Jul 2, 1995 57 km NNW of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 7.7 in Warmest
April 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
June 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in

Kampene has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Kampene

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole primaire Lubulani - - - -
Ecole primaire Kabalibali - - - -
École primaire Peneidomba - - - -
Ecole secondaire Inst Kabilo - - - -
Ecole primaire (kilunga) Sifa - - - -
Ecole secondaire Inst Mupende - - - -
Ecole primaire Kitabi - - - -
Ecole secondaire Inst Tubia - - - -
Ecole primaire Kampene - - - -
Ecole secondaire Inst De Kampene - - - -
Ecole primaire Nyamwaka - - - -
Ecole secondaire Inst Dikisa - - - -
Ecole primaire Matabisi - - - -
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Airports Near Kampene

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kampene Airport-Small Airport
Kiapupe Airport-Small Airport
Kibombo Airport-Small Airport

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

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 Kampene

What is the population of Kampene?

Kampene has a population of 37,034 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 6,258.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kampene?

Kampene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.

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