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Kayna, Democratic Republic of the Congo

North Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kayna is a mid-size city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 51,103. Elevation: 5,751 ft (1,753 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

51,103 Population 160/sq mi density
5,751 ft Elevation 1,753 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kayna

Kayna is a village and a former municipality in the Burgenlandkreis district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 July 2009, it is part of the town Zeitz.

People

Population51,103
Density160/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Population51,103
Population Density160 / sq mi
Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Coordinates-0.6093°, 29.1725°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceNorth Kivu
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,227 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kayna

Kayna is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (North Kivu) with a population of 51,103. The city sits at an elevation of 5,751 feet (1,753 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kayna

Kayna has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Nov (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1490 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28.5° 81.2
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17° / 29.7° 67.1
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 30.5° 141.9
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 17.3° / 28.5° 195.5
May 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.9° 113.8
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 16.5° / 28.1° 73.8
Jul 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 28.7° 84.8
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 16.7° / 29.5° 95.1
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 17.2° / 29.6° 162.3
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 16.8° / 27.9° 199.5
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 17.3° / 26.4° 173.0
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.9° 102.4
Kayna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,751 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6093°N, 29.1725°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 143 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 137 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 17 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 81 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 134 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 103 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 146 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 32 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 121 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 136 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 101 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 131 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 33 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 125 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 149 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 84 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 150 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 88 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 109 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical - - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 89 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 101 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 102 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 102 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 103 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 104 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 111 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Kayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Kayna

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut Technique de Kirumba - - - -
Institut Butsiri - - - -
Institut Kihinga - - - -
Institut Kasalala - - - -
Institut Masika - - - -
Institut Kasando - - - -
Institut Itsu - - - -
Institut Kyaramba - - - -
Institut Kyatenga - - - -
Institut Kivikwamo - - - -
Institut Kivugha - - - -
Institut Kilalo - - - -
Institut Mughole - - - -
Institut Ivimbo - - - -
Institut Neema - - - -
Institut Busenyerwa - - - -
Institut Vuyinga - - - -
École Primaire Vukumbwa - - - -
Institut Technique de Kirumba - - - -
E. P Kasando - - - -
Institut de Kirumba - - - -
E. P Salama - - - -
Ecole Bikorombi - - - -
Complexe Scolaire Buhita - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mapera - - - -
Ecole Primaire Bwatsinge - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mighobwe - - - -
École Primaire Mashuta - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mbafu - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kyengero - - - -
École Primaire Kirumba - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kisololwe - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kikuvo - - - -
École Primaire Kinyondo - - - -
École Primaire Katiri - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kavuhiro - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kayna - - - -
Ecole Primaire Itsu - - - -
École Primaire Ngote - - - -
École Primaire Vuhoyo - - - -
École Primaire Vutegha - - - -
Ecole Primaire Vasimuka - - - -
Ecole Primaire Kavumba - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mughote - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mughoviro - - - -
Institut Amkeni - - - -
Ecole Primaire Vuvotso - - - -
Institut Buhimba - - - -
Institut Kandole - - - -
Institut Kamandi - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Kayna

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Central de Kirumba
Marché de Kavoza
Marché Kalindiriri
Marché Katero
Marché Kayna
Marché Vuhaka

Hotels in Kayna

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel La Charité
Maison de Passage Institut Kikyo
Massereka

Clinics in Kayna

8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de santé Kirumba
Centre de santé Kirumba
Centre de santé Kirumba
Centre de santé Kirumba
Centre de santé Kirumba
Centre de santé Kirumba
Poste de Santé Agape
Poste de Santé Agape

Airports Near Kayna

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Ishango Airport-Small Airport
Ishasha Airport-Small Airport
Katale Airport-Small Airport
Katanda Rusthuru Airport-Small Airport
Kayonza Airport-Small Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Lubero Airport-Small Airport
Mweya Airport-Small Airport
Rughenda AirfieldRUESmall Airport
Rutshuru Airport-Small Airport
Rwindi Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kayna

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CBCA
CBCA KANGOTE
Chapelle catholique de Kaghote
Chapelle CBCA Kasando 2
Eglise 8e CEPAC Mighobwe
Eglise Adveniste Kinyondo
Eglise Adventiste Buhimba
Eglise Adventiste dû 7e jour Francophone Kirumba-Centre
Eglise Adventiste Kavuhiro
Eglise Arche de l'Alliance Kirumba
Eglise Catholique Butangi
Eglise Catholique Katero
Eglise Catholique Kyatenga
Eglise Catholique Mighobwe
Eglise Catholique Mighobwe
Eglise Catholique Nyamiindo
Eglise CBCA Bwatsinge
Eglise CBCA Kikuvo
Eglise CBCE Kyatenga
Eglise Cepac
Paroisse Catholique Kayna
Paroisse Catholique Luofu
Paroisse Catholique Malkia Wetu
Paroisse CBCA Kilalo
Paroisse CBCA Mighobwe
Paroisse CBCA Nyamiindo
PAROISSE DE KAYNA
Parsoisse catholique Itsu
STADE TATA KINAHWA DE KAYNA

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

🇨🇩 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 Kayna

What is the population of Kayna?

Kayna has a population of 51,103 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 160 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kayna?

Kayna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.

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