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Kasongo-Lunda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kwango · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kasongo-Lunda is a small city in Kwango, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 20,060. Elevation: 1,752 ft (534 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

20,060 Population 63/sq mi density
1,752 ft Elevation 534 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Kasongo-Lunda

Kasongo Lunda is a town and the seat of Kasongo Lunda Territory, in the Kwango Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The town lies near the border with Angola to the east, here defined by the Kwango River.
As of 2012, the town was estimated to have a population of 23,820.

People

Population20,060
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Population20,060
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Coordinates-6.4783°, 16.8174°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceKwango
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,453 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kasongo-Lunda

Kasongo-Lunda is a small city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kwango) with a population of 20,060. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet (534 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Kasongo-Lunda

Kasongo-Lunda has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Sep (25.6°C), the coldest is Jun (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1543 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 18.3° / 30° 178.5
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 19.2° / 30.6° 164.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 30.7° 184.0
Apr 24.2°C / 75°F 19.1° / 29.9° 217.5
May 24.1°C / 75°F 17° / 30.2° 83.7
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 13.9° / 30.3° 11.7
Jul 23°C / 73°F 13.7° / 31.6° 10.3
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 16.1° / 33° 29.6
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 19.3° / 33.1° 76.8
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 32° 166.2
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 19.3° / 29.9° 213.7
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 19.2° / 29.4° 206.7
Kasongo-Lunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Area317.4 sq mi (822.0 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4783°N, 16.8174°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
May 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in

Kasongo-Lunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Kasongo-Lunda

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasongo-Lunda AirportKGNSmall Airport
Mongo Wa Kenda AirportSmall Airport
Pelende AirportSmall Airport
Popokabaka AirportSmall Airport
Wamba Luadi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kasongo-Lunda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ KABAMBA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa

🇨🇩 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-Lunda

What is the population of Kasongo-Lunda?

Kasongo-Lunda has a population of 20,060 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 317.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kasongo-Lunda?

Kasongo-Lunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

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