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Kayes, Republic of the Congo

Bouenza · Republic of the Congo

Kayes is a mid-size city in Bouenza, Republic of the Congo with a population of 58,737. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

58,737 Population 185/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Brazzaville Timezone

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About Kayes

Kayes

Kayes is a city in western Mali on the Sénégal River with a population of 127,368 at the 2009 census. Kayes is the capital of the administrative region of the same name. The city is located 420 kilometres (260 mi) northwest of the capital Bamako.

People

Population58,737
Density185/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population58,737
Population Density185 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates-4.2049°, 13.2861°
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville
Country🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceBouenza
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kayes

Kayes is a mid-size city in Republic of the Congo (Bouenza) with a population of 58,737. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Brazzaville.

Climate in Kayes

Kayes has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.6°C), the coldest is Jul (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 30.8° 180.6
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 21.2° / 31.5° 201.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 31.1° 218.4
Apr 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30.5° 202.5
May 25.5°C / 78°F 21.3° / 30.8° 146.5
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 18.4° / 30.8° 11.1
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 17.9° / 31.9° 2.1
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 18.2° / 34.6° 4.6
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 20.5° / 35.5° 36.2
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 21.3° / 34.7° 181.0
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 31.7° 306.2
Dec 25°C / 77°F 21° / 30.4° 249.8
Kayes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Republic of the Congo avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area317.6 sq mi (822.7 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2049°N, 13.2861°W
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Kayes has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Kayes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire de Dakar
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Libraries in Kayes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0

Airports Near Kayes

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ngot Nzoungou AirportDISMedium Airport
Aubeville AirportSmall Airport
Bangamba AirportSmall Airport
Loutete AirportSmall Airport
Luheki AirportSmall Airport
Makabana AirportKMKSmall Airport
Mouyondzi AirportMUYSmall Airport
Sibiti AirportSIBSmall Airport
Yokangassi AirportNKYSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation
181 m (594 ft)
Area
15.0 km² (5.8 mi²)

🇨🇬 About Republic of the Congo

Capital Brazzaville
Population 5,244,363
Area 342,000 km²
GDP (USD) $15,321,055,823
GDP per capita $2,478
HDI 0.649
Life expectancy 65.8 years
Internet users 38.4%
Urban population 63.7%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala
Calling code +242
TLD .cg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Dimanche de Pâques
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jun 10 Reconciliation Day Fête de la Réconciliation
Aug 15 National Day Fête Nationale
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 28 Republic Day Jour de la République
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayes

What is the population of Kayes?

Kayes has a population of 58,737 residents and is located in Republic of the Congo. The population density is 185 people per square mile, spread across 317.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kayes?

Kayes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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