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Kirumba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

North Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kirumba is a mid-size city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 52,041. Elevation: 6,155 ft (1,876 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

52,041 Population 68/sq mi density
6,155 ft Elevation 1,876 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Kirumba

Kurumba is an administrative ward in Ilemela District, Mwanza Region, Tanzania. In 2016 the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics report there were 31,656 people in the ward, from 28,103 in 2012.

People

Population52,041
Density68/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Population52,041
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Coordinates-1.0906°, 29.2925°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceNorth Kivu
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,341 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kirumba

Kirumba is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (North Kivu) with a population of 52,041. The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet (1,876 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kirumba

Kirumba 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.7° / 27.8° 91.9
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 14.8° / 29.2° 81.9
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 30.6° 152.6
Apr 20.9°C / 70°F 14.9° / 28.8° 216.4
May 21°C / 70°F 15.3° / 27.6° 124.5
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.8° 73.5
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 29.1° 63.5
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 14.5° / 30.2° 81.6
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 14.9° / 30.3° 161.3
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 14.7° / 28.8° 209.0
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 15.2° / 26.8° 213.0
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 14.8° / 26.2° 118.7
Kirumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Area761.9 sq mi (1,973.2 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates-1.0906°N, 29.2925°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 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 94 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 141 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 125 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 89 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 118 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 72 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 111 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 58 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 66 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 81 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 80 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 74 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 138 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 24 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 97 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 109 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 106 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 118 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 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 37 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 46 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 48 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 49 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 54 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 132 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
February 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Warmest
April 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
December 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Kirumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in November to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kirumba

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut Lunga
Ecole primaire Lunga
Ecole primaire Bulindi
Institut Imani
Institut Bugina
Ecole primaire Kavusa
Ecole primaire Shirika
Ecole primaire Bambo
Ecole primaire Bugina
EP Huruma
EP Kishuh
Ep Katoro
Ep Kachai
Institut Lughanda
EP Nyabihanda
Katoro 2
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Radio Stations near Kirumba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kbs (AQ) kbs UNKNOWN

Farmers Markets in Kirumba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Ndamugenga
Marché Kabizo

Monuments in Kirumba

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rond point de Bambo

Clinics in Kirumba

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CBCA
CBCA
CdS Kabizo
CdS Kabizo
CdS Kishishe
CdS Kishishe
Cds Mushababwe
Cds Mushababwe
CEBCE
CEBCE
Faraja
Faraja
Rebero
Rebero

Stadiums & Teams in Kirumba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kirumba

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goma International AirportGOMLarge Airport
Gisenyi AirportGYIMedium Airport
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Ishasha AirportSmall Airport
Kabale AirportSmall Airport
Katale AirportSmall Airport
Katanda Rusthuru AirportSmall Airport
Kayonza AirportSmall Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Ruhengeri AirportRHGSmall Airport
Rutshuru AirportSmall Airport
Rwindi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kirumba

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise CBCA
Paroisse

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 Kirumba

What is the population of Kirumba?

Kirumba has a population of 52,041 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 761.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kirumba?

Kirumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

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