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Katanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
North Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Katanda is a mid-size city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 42,105. Elevation: 3,176 ft (968 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Katanda
Rwindi is a town in Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has an airport located at an altitude of 1,040 m (3,410 ft), the Rwindi Airport.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,105 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.8254°, 29.3645° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Country | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| State / Province | North Kivu |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.9 inches (936 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Katanda
Katanda is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (North Kivu) with a population of 42,105. The city sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet (968 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
Climate in Katanda
Katanda has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.8°C), the coldest is Nov (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 2,368.2 sq mi (6,133.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8254°N, 29.3645°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 67 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 72 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 76 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in |
Katanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").
Radio Stations near Katanda
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| kbs (AQ) | kbs | UNKNOWN |
Farmers Markets in Katanda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhoma daily market | |||||
| Kinamiro market | |||||
| Marché Kayna | |||||
| Marché Vuhaka |
Hotels in Katanda
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Katanda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Katanda
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Airstrip | KHX | Medium Airport |
| Ishango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishasha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kabale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Katanda Rusthuru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kayonza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Lubero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mweya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rwindi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Katanda?
Katanda has a population of 42,105 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 2,368.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Katanda?
Katanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.