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Kasongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Maniema · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kasongo is a mid-size city in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 81,629. Elevation: 2,100 ft (640 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

81,629 Population 11/sq mi density
2,100 ft Elevation 640 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kasongo

Kasongo, also known as Piani Kasongo, is a town and territory in the Maniema Province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

People

Population81,629
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.0 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Population81,629
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Coordinates-4.4274°, 26.6666°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceManiema
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.0 inches (1,422 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kasongo

Kasongo is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Maniema) with a population of 81,629. The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kasongo

Kasongo has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1503 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 18.8° / 29.7° 214.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19° / 30.1° 160.2
Mar 24.2°C / 75°F 19.6° / 30.4° 180.7
Apr 24.1°C / 75°F 19.8° / 29.4° 166.7
May 24.9°C / 77°F 19° / 31.8° 51.3
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 16.9° / 33.1° 7.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 15.9° / 34.3° 12.8
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 17.4° / 35.9° 24.6
Sep 26°C / 79°F 19.8° / 35.1° 71.4
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 19.9° / 32.6° 156.7
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29° 276.0
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.2° / 28.6° 181.3
Kasongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,100 ft (640 m)
Area7,271.7 sq mi (18,833.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-4.4274°N, 26.6666°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 15, 2022.

Apr 20, 2008 66 km W of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 107 km
Sep 15, 2022 95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 122 km
Jul 2, 1995 57 km NNW of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 147 km
Jul 13, 2015 78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 105 km
Jun 25, 2000 134 km E of Kasongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
February 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 5.6 in
November 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Kasongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Kasongo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasongo Airport-Small Airport
Kibombo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation
665 m (2,182 ft)

Around Kasongo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Parks 8

🇨🇩 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 Kasongo

What is the population of Kasongo?

Kasongo has a population of 81,629 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 7,271.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kasongo?

Kasongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches.

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