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Kanyama, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Lomami · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kanyama is a mid-size city in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 80,043. Elevation: 2,927 ft (892 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

80,043 Population 13/sq mi density
2,927 ft Elevation 892 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
58.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kanyama

Kanyama

The Central Province was a region in central Kenya until 2013, when Kenya's provinces were replaced by a system of counties. It covered an area of 11,449 km2 (4,420 sq mi) and was located to the north of Nairobi and west of Mount Kenya. The province had 4,383,743 inhabitants according to the 2009 census. The provincial headquarters was Nyeri.

People

Population80,043
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Population80,043
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Coordinates-7.5167°, 24.1740°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Lomami
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation58.4 inches (1,484 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kanyama

Kanyama is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Lomami) with a population of 80,043. The city sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet (892 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 58.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kanyama

Kanyama has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.2°C), the coldest is Jun (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1349 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 17.3° / 29.4° 261.9
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 17.6° / 30.7° 161.5
Mar 23.6°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.7° 166.0
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 17.4° / 29.9° 142.7
May 23.3°C / 74°F 15.1° / 31.4° 23.0
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 13.3° / 32.4° 0.7
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 13.4° / 33.7° 0.5
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 15.8° / 36.2° 14.8
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 17.6° / 36.2° 67.2
Oct 24.7°C / 77°F 18.4° / 34.9° 125.1
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 18.3° / 31° 219.7
Dec 23°C / 73°F 17.9° / 29.5° 165.9
Kanyama 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 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,927 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Area6,035.9 sq mi (15,632.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-7.5167°N, 24.1740°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
September 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
October 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 8.8 in Wettest

Kanyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in July to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Kanyama

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaniama
Kimanda
Kisamba
Musaka
Mwadi Kayembe

Airports Near Kanyama

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaniama AirportKNMSmall Airport
Kasese Kaniama AirportSmall Airport
Kashia AirportSmall Airport
Luniemu AirportSmall Airport
Mwene-Ditu AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Kanyama

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 Kanyama

What is the population of Kanyama?

Kanyama has a population of 80,043 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 6,035.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kanyama?

Kanyama 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 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.

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